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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.61, 25,854.49 and 9,837.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.61, 25,854.49 and 9,837.11 is: 14,745.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.61 : 25,854.49 = 9,837.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.61/25,854.49 = 9,837.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.61x = 25,854.49 × 9,837.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.61x = 254,333,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,333,462.12/17,248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,745.16

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