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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.38, 25,876.65 and 9,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.38, 25,876.65 and 9,357.44 is: 14,009.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.38 : 25,876.65 = 9,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.38/25,876.65 = 9,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.38x = 25,876.65 × 9,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.38x = 242,139,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,139,199.78/17,283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.94

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