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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.66, 25,995.55 and 9,551.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.66, 25,995.55 and 9,551.94 is: 14,321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.66 : 25,995.55 = 9,551.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.66/25,995.55 = 9,551.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.66x = 25,995.55 × 9,551.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.66x = 248,307,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,307,933.87/17,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,321.88

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