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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.48, 25,853.34 and 9,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.48, 25,853.34 and 9,440.04 is: 14,160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.48 : 25,853.34 = 9,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.48/25,853.34 = 9,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.48x = 25,853.34 × 9,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.48x = 244,056,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,056,563.73/17,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.13

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