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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.60, 25,794.90 and 9,823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.60, 25,794.90 and 9,823.80 is: 14,735.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.60 : 25,794.90 = 9,823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.60/25,794.90 = 9,823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.60x = 25,794.90 × 9,823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.60x = 253,403,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,403,938.62/17,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,735.70

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