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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.96, 25,848.48 and 9,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.96, 25,848.48 and 9,855.44 is: 14,770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.96 : 25,848.48 = 9,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.96/25,848.48 = 9,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.96x = 25,848.48 × 9,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.96x = 254,748,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,748,143.73/17,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,770.61

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