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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.60, 25,879.06 and 9,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.60, 25,879.06 and 9,457.16 is: 14,185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.60 : 25,879.06 = 9,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.60/25,879.06 = 9,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.60x = 25,879.06 × 9,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.60x = 244,742,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,742,411.07/17,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.83

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