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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.88, 25,875.90 and 9,356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.88, 25,875.90 and 9,356.94 is: 14,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.88 : 25,875.90 = 9,356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.88/25,875.90 = 9,356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.88x = 25,875.90 × 9,356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.88x = 242,119,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,119,243.75/17,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.20

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