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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,257.54, 25,867.37 and 9,845.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,257.54, 25,867.37 and 9,845.84 is: 14,757.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,257.54 : 25,867.37 = 9,845.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,257.54/25,867.37 = 9,845.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,257.54x = 25,867.37 × 9,845.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,257.54x = 254,685,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,685,986.24/17,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,757.95

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