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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.28, 25,847.40 and 9,841.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.28, 25,847.40 and 9,841.25 is: 14,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.28 : 25,847.40 = 9,841.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.28/25,847.40 = 9,841.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.28x = 25,847.40 × 9,841.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.28x = 254,370,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,370,676.04/17,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,738.20

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