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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.84, 25,900.44 and 9,471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.84, 25,900.44 and 9,471.40 is: 14,207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.84 : 25,900.44 = 9,471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.84/25,900.44 = 9,471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.84x = 25,900.44 × 9,471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.84x = 245,313,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,313,427.42/17,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.20

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