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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.99, 25,843.07 and 9,829.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.99, 25,843.07 and 9,829.49 is: 14,733.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.99 : 25,843.07 = 9,829.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.99/25,843.07 = 9,829.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.99x = 25,843.07 × 9,829.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.99x = 254,024,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,024,093.49/17,240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,733.73

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