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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.08, 25,854.12 and 9,440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.08, 25,854.12 and 9,440.64 is: 14,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.08 : 25,854.12 = 9,440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.08/25,854.12 = 9,440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.08x = 25,854.12 × 9,440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.08x = 244,079,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,079,439.44/17,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.96

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