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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.80, 25,902.30 and 9,864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.80, 25,902.30 and 9,864.20 is: 14,798.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.80 : 25,902.30 = 9,864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.80/25,902.30 = 9,864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.80x = 25,902.30 × 9,864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.80x = 255,505,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,505,467.66/17,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,798.36

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