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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.91, 25,845.19 and 9,855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.91, 25,845.19 and 9,855.18 is: 14,756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.91 : 25,845.19 = 9,855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.91/25,845.19 = 9,855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.91x = 25,845.19 × 9,855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.91x = 254,708,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,708,974.95/17,260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,756.41

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