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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.94, 25,903.39 and 9,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.94, 25,903.39 and 9,366.68 is: 14,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.94 : 25,903.39 = 9,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.94/25,903.39 = 9,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.94x = 25,903.39 × 9,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.94x = 242,628,765.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,628,765.05/17,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,038.63

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