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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.50, 25,863.87 and 9,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.50, 25,863.87 and 9,340.16 is: 14,012.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.50 : 25,863.87 = 9,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.50/25,863.87 = 9,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.50x = 25,863.87 × 9,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.50x = 241,572,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,572,554.70/17,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,012.74

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