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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.44, 25,999.50 and 9,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.44, 25,999.50 and 9,535.24 is: 14,304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.44 : 25,999.50 = 9,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.44/25,999.50 = 9,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.44x = 25,999.50 × 9,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.44x = 247,911,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,911,472.38/17,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,304.97

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