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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.21, 25,847.29 and 9,841.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.21, 25,847.29 and 9,841.18 is: 14,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.21 : 25,847.29 = 9,841.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.21/25,847.29 = 9,841.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.21x = 25,847.29 × 9,841.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.21x = 254,367,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,367,744.18/17,259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,738.09

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