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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.40, 25,869.90 and 9,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.40, 25,869.90 and 9,473.80 is: 14,200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.40 : 25,869.90 = 9,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.40/25,869.90 = 9,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.40x = 25,869.90 × 9,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.40x = 245,086,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,086,258.62/17,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,200.16

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