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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.66, 25,998.55 and 9,553.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.66, 25,998.55 and 9,553.94 is: 14,324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.66 : 25,998.55 = 9,553.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.66/25,998.55 = 9,553.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.66x = 25,998.55 × 9,553.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.66x = 248,388,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,388,432.91/17,339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,324.88

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