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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299, 25,963.08 and 9,404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299, 25,963.08 and 9,404.74 is: 14,115.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299 : 25,963.08 = 9,404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299/25,963.08 = 9,404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299x = 25,963.08 × 9,404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299x = 244,176,017.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,176,017.00/17,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,115.04

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