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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,361.93, 25,986.07 and 9,444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,361.93, 25,986.07 and 9,444.68 is: 14,136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,361.93 : 25,986.07 = 9,444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,361.93/25,986.07 = 9,444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,361.93x = 25,986.07 × 9,444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,361.93x = 245,430,115.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,430,115.61/17,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,136.11

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