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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.92, 25,997.43 and 9,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.92, 25,997.43 and 9,553.20 is: 14,323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.92 : 25,997.43 = 9,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.92/25,997.43 = 9,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.92x = 25,997.43 × 9,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.92x = 248,358,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,358,648.28/17,338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,323.77

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