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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.18, 25,876.11 and 9,457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.18, 25,876.11 and 9,457.46 is: 14,192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.18 : 25,876.11 = 9,457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.18/25,876.11 = 9,457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.18x = 25,876.11 × 9,457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.18x = 244,722,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,722,275.28/17,243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.41

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