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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.84, 25,889.22 and 9,865.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.84, 25,889.22 and 9,865.92 is: 14,796.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.84 : 25,889.22 = 9,865.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.84/25,889.22 = 9,865.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.84x = 25,889.22 × 9,865.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.84x = 255,420,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,420,973.38/17,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,796.00

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