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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.73, 25,855.22 and 9,441.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.73, 25,855.22 and 9,441.29 is: 14,162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.73 : 25,855.22 = 9,441.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.73/25,855.22 = 9,441.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.73x = 25,855.22 × 9,441.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.73x = 244,106,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,106,453.55/17,236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.00

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