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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.64, 25,876.14 and 9,454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.64, 25,876.14 and 9,454.96 is: 14,172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.64 : 25,876.14 = 9,454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.64/25,876.14 = 9,454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.64x = 25,876.14 × 9,454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.64x = 244,657,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,657,868.65/17,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,172.68

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