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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.27, 25,810.72 and 9,313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.27, 25,810.72 and 9,313.39 is: 13,944.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.27 : 25,810.72 = 9,313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.27/25,810.72 = 9,313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.27x = 25,810.72 × 9,313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.27x = 240,385,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,385,214.07/17,239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.05

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