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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.68, 25,873.86 and 9,455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.68, 25,873.86 and 9,455.96 is: 14,190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.68 : 25,873.86 = 9,455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.68/25,873.86 = 9,455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.68x = 25,873.86 × 9,455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.68x = 244,662,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,662,185.21/17,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.16

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