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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.24, 25,994.28 and 9,533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.24, 25,994.28 and 9,533.04 is: 14,300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.24 : 25,994.28 = 9,533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.24/25,994.28 = 9,533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.24x = 25,994.28 × 9,533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.24x = 247,804,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,804,511.01/17,328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,300.62

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