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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.02, 25,858.11 and 9,846.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.02, 25,858.11 and 9,846.98 is: 14,776.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.02 : 25,858.11 = 9,846.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.02/25,858.11 = 9,846.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.02x = 25,858.11 × 9,846.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.02x = 254,624,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,624,292.01/17,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,776.23

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