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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.98, 25,852.58 and 9,439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.98, 25,852.58 and 9,439.54 is: 14,159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.98 : 25,852.58 = 9,439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.98/25,852.58 = 9,439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.98x = 25,852.58 × 9,439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.98x = 244,036,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,036,463.01/17,234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,159.37

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