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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.27, 25,837.62 and 9,825.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.27, 25,837.62 and 9,825.77 is: 14,728.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.27 : 25,837.62 = 9,825.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.27/25,837.62 = 9,825.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.27x = 25,837.62 × 9,825.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.27x = 253,874,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,874,382.28/17,237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,728.23

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