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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.62, 25,951.26 and 9,402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.62, 25,951.26 and 9,402.58 is: 14,095.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.62 : 25,951.26 = 9,402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.62/25,951.26 = 9,402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.62x = 25,951.26 × 9,402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.62x = 244,008,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,008,839.50/17,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,095.09

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