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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.67, 25,981.21 and 9,441.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.67, 25,981.21 and 9,441.43 is: 14,131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.67 : 25,981.21 = 9,441.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.67/25,981.21 = 9,441.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.67x = 25,981.21 × 9,441.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.67x = 245,299,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,299,669.27/17,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,131.25

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