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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.69, 25,998.60 and 9,547.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.69, 25,998.60 and 9,547.77 is: 14,307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.69 : 25,998.60 = 9,547.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.69/25,998.60 = 9,547.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.69x = 25,998.60 × 9,547.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.69x = 248,228,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,228,653.12/17,349.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,307.38

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