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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.80, 25,797.58 and 9,803.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.80, 25,797.58 and 9,803.96 is: 14,691.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.80 : 25,797.58 = 9,803.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.80/25,797.58 = 9,803.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.80x = 25,797.58 × 9,803.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.80x = 252,918,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,918,442.42/17,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,691.92

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