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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.42, 25,998.18 and 9,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.42, 25,998.18 and 9,553.70 is: 14,324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.42 : 25,998.18 = 9,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.42/25,998.18 = 9,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.42x = 25,998.18 × 9,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.42x = 248,378,812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,378,812.27/17,339.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,324.52

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