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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.30, 25,995.60 and 9,953.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.30, 25,995.60 and 9,953.86 is: 14,918.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.30 : 25,995.60 = 9,953.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.30/25,995.60 = 9,953.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.30x = 25,995.60 × 9,953.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.30x = 258,756,563.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,756,563.02/17,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,918.82

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