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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.40, 25,881.90 and 9,481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.40, 25,881.90 and 9,481.80 is: 14,212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.40 : 25,881.90 = 9,481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.40/25,881.90 = 9,481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.40x = 25,881.90 × 9,481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.40x = 245,406,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,406,999.42/17,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,212.16

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