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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.68, 25,902.54 and 9,474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.68, 25,902.54 and 9,474.96 is: 14,218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.68 : 25,902.54 = 9,474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.68/25,902.54 = 9,474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.68x = 25,902.54 × 9,474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.68x = 245,425,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,425,530.40/17,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,218.76

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