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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.20, 25,842.60 and 9,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.20, 25,842.60 and 9,849.20 is: 14,762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.20 : 25,842.60 = 9,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.20/25,842.60 = 9,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.20x = 25,842.60 × 9,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.20x = 254,528,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,528,935.92/17,241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,762.83

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