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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.61, 25,852.99 and 9,836.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.61, 25,852.99 and 9,836.11 is: 14,743.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.61 : 25,852.99 = 9,836.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.61/25,852.99 = 9,836.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.61x = 25,852.99 × 9,836.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.61x = 254,292,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,292,699.61/17,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,743.65

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