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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.35, 25,868.19 and 9,449.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.35, 25,868.19 and 9,449.91 is: 14,174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.35 : 25,868.19 = 9,449.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.35/25,868.19 = 9,449.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.35x = 25,868.19 × 9,449.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.35x = 244,452,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,452,067.36/17,245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.96

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