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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.73, 25,851.68 and 9,835.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.73, 25,851.68 and 9,835.23 is: 14,742.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.73 : 25,851.68 = 9,835.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.73/25,851.68 = 9,835.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.73x = 25,851.68 × 9,835.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.73x = 254,257,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,257,243.27/17,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,742.34

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