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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.98, 25,850.55 and 9,834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.98, 25,850.55 and 9,834.48 is: 14,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.98 : 25,850.55 = 9,834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.98/25,850.55 = 9,834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.98x = 25,850.55 × 9,834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.98x = 254,226,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,226,753.84/17,245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,741.22

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