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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.94, 25,901.89 and 9,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.94, 25,901.89 and 9,365.68 is: 14,037.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.94 : 25,901.89 = 9,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.94/25,901.89 = 9,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.94x = 25,901.89 × 9,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.94x = 242,588,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,588,813.14/17,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.13

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