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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.42, 25,849.58 and 9,226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.42, 25,849.58 and 9,226.74 is: 13,827.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.42 : 25,849.58 = 9,226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.42/25,849.58 = 9,226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.42x = 25,849.58 × 9,226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.42x = 238,507,238.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,507,238.37/17,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.77

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