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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.04, 25,865.12 and 9,844.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.04, 25,865.12 and 9,844.34 is: 14,755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.04 : 25,865.12 = 9,844.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.04/25,865.12 = 9,844.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.04x = 25,865.12 × 9,844.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.04x = 254,624,930.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,624,930.71/17,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,755.70

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