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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.16, 25,831.26 and 9,835.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.16, 25,831.26 and 9,835.32 is: 14,728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.16 : 25,831.26 = 9,835.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.16/25,831.26 = 9,835.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.16x = 25,831.26 × 9,835.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.16x = 254,058,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,058,708.10/17,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,728.76

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