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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.71, 25,849.53 and 9,842.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.71, 25,849.53 and 9,842.69 is: 14,740.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.71 : 25,849.53 = 9,842.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.71/25,849.53 = 9,842.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.71x = 25,849.53 × 9,842.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.71x = 254,428,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,428,781.19/17,260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,740.34

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