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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.49, 25,985.25 and 9,933.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.49, 25,985.25 and 9,933.45 is: 14,876.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.49 : 25,985.25 = 9,933.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.49/25,985.25 = 9,933.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.49x = 25,985.25 × 9,933.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.49x = 258,123,181.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,123,181.61/17,351.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,876.14

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