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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.96, 25,848.41 and 9,841.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.96, 25,848.41 and 9,841.93 is: 14,739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.96 : 25,848.41 = 9,841.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.96/25,848.41 = 9,841.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.96x = 25,848.41 × 9,841.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.96x = 254,398,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,398,201.82/17,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,739.21

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