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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.52, 25,881.84 and 9,350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.52, 25,881.84 and 9,350.54 is: 14,028.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.52 : 25,881.84 = 9,350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.52/25,881.84 = 9,350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.52x = 25,881.84 × 9,350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.52x = 242,009,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,009,180.19/17,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,028.28

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