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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.68, 25,994.09 and 9,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.68, 25,994.09 and 9,544.76 is: 14,302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.68 : 25,994.09 = 9,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.68/25,994.09 = 9,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.68x = 25,994.09 × 9,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.68x = 248,107,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,107,244.36/17,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,302.87

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