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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.48, 25,784.67 and 9,799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.48, 25,784.67 and 9,799.44 is: 14,675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.48 : 25,784.67 = 9,799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.48/25,784.67 = 9,799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.48x = 25,784.67 × 9,799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.48x = 252,675,326.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,675,326.58/17,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,675.51

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