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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.16, 25,832.76 and 9,836.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.16, 25,832.76 and 9,836.32 is: 14,730.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.16 : 25,832.76 = 9,836.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.16/25,832.76 = 9,836.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.16x = 25,832.76 × 9,836.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.16x = 254,099,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,099,293.84/17,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,730.26

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