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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.13, 26,153.08 and 9,534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.13, 26,153.08 and 9,534.92 is: 14,310.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.13 : 26,153.08 = 9,534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.13/26,153.08 = 9,534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.13x = 26,153.08 × 9,534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.13x = 249,367,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,367,370.95/17,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,310.79

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