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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.18, 25,987.95 and 9,445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.18, 25,987.95 and 9,445.93 is: 14,137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.18 : 25,987.95 = 9,445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.18/25,987.95 = 9,445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.18x = 25,987.95 × 9,445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.18x = 245,480,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,480,291.57/17,363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,137.98

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