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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.56, 25,880.84 and 9,854.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.56, 25,880.84 and 9,854.84 is: 14,771.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.56 : 25,880.84 = 9,854.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.56/25,880.84 = 9,854.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.56x = 25,880.84 × 9,854.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.56x = 255,051,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,051,537.27/17,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,771.42

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