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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,433.06, 26,143.25 and 9,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,433.06, 26,143.25 and 9,541.40 is: 14,308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,433.06 : 26,143.25 = 9,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,433.06/26,143.25 = 9,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,433.06x = 26,143.25 × 9,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,433.06x = 249,443,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,443,205.55/17,433.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,308.63

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