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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.13, 25,848.67 and 9,842.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.13, 25,848.67 and 9,842.10 is: 14,739.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.13 : 25,848.67 = 9,842.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.13/25,848.67 = 9,842.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.13x = 25,848.67 × 9,842.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.13x = 254,405,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,405,195.01/17,260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,739.47

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