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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.18, 25,846.35 and 9,831.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.18, 25,846.35 and 9,831.68 is: 14,737.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.18 : 25,846.35 = 9,831.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.18/25,846.35 = 9,831.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.18x = 25,846.35 × 9,831.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.18x = 254,112,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,112,913.14/17,243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,737.01

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