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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.80, 25,889.04 and 9,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.80, 25,889.04 and 9,473.52 is: 14,204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.80 : 25,889.04 = 9,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.80/25,889.04 = 9,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.80x = 25,889.04 × 9,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.80x = 245,260,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,260,338.22/17,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.16

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