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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.46, 25,850.66 and 9,843.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.46, 25,850.66 and 9,843.44 is: 14,741.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.46 : 25,850.66 = 9,843.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.46/25,850.66 = 9,843.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.46x = 25,850.66 × 9,843.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.46x = 254,459,242.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,459,242.20/17,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,741.47

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