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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.44, 25,995.36 and 9,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.44, 25,995.36 and 9,533.60 is: 14,304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.44 : 25,995.36 = 9,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.44/25,995.36 = 9,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.44x = 25,995.36 × 9,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.44x = 247,829,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,829,364.10/17,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,304.36

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