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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.68, 25,984.20 and 9,443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.68, 25,984.20 and 9,443.42 is: 14,134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.68 : 25,984.20 = 9,443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.68/25,984.20 = 9,443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.68x = 25,984.20 × 9,443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.68x = 245,379,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,379,713.96/17,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,134.22

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