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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.18, 25,958.61 and 9,512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.18, 25,958.61 and 9,512.46 is: 14,274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.18 : 25,958.61 = 9,512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.18/25,958.61 = 9,512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.18x = 25,958.61 × 9,512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.18x = 246,930,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,930,239.28/17,298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,274.93

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