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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.96, 25,851.41 and 9,843.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.96, 25,851.41 and 9,843.94 is: 14,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.96 : 25,851.41 = 9,843.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.96/25,851.41 = 9,843.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.96x = 25,851.41 × 9,843.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.96x = 254,479,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,479,550.48/17,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,742.22

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