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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.93, 25,987.57 and 9,445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.93, 25,987.57 and 9,445.68 is: 14,137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.93 : 25,987.57 = 9,445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.93/25,987.57 = 9,445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.93x = 25,987.57 × 9,445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.93x = 245,470,270.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,470,270.20/17,362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,137.61

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