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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.40, 25,848.21 and 9,832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.40, 25,848.21 and 9,832.90 is: 14,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.40 : 25,848.21 = 9,832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.40/25,848.21 = 9,832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.40x = 25,848.21 × 9,832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.40x = 254,162,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,162,864.11/17,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,738.86

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