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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,186.70, 25,760.85 and 9,794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,186.70, 25,760.85 and 9,794.70 is: 14,681.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,186.70 : 25,760.85 = 9,794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,186.70/25,760.85 = 9,794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,186.70x = 25,760.85 × 9,794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,186.70x = 252,319,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,319,797.50/17,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,681.11

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