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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.10, 25,878.32 and 9,456.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.10, 25,878.32 and 9,456.66 is: 14,185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.10 : 25,878.32 = 9,456.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.10/25,878.32 = 9,456.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.10x = 25,878.32 × 9,456.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.10x = 244,722,426.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,722,426.33/17,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.08

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