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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.85, 25,879.44 and 9,457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.85, 25,879.44 and 9,457.41 is: 14,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.85 : 25,879.44 = 9,457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.85/25,879.44 = 9,457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.85x = 25,879.44 × 9,457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.85x = 244,752,474.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,752,474.65/17,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.21

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