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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.72, 26,021.96 and 9,425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.72, 26,021.96 and 9,425.06 is: 14,163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.72 : 26,021.96 = 9,425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.72/26,021.96 = 9,425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.72x = 26,021.96 × 9,425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.72x = 245,258,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,258,534.32/17,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.11

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