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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.97, 25,854.10 and 9,440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.97, 25,854.10 and 9,440.53 is: 14,160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.97 : 25,854.10 = 9,440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.97/25,854.10 = 9,440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.97x = 25,854.10 × 9,440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.97x = 244,076,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,076,318.44/17,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.87

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