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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.67, 25,900.25 and 9,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.67, 25,900.25 and 9,848.88 is: 14,772.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.67 : 25,900.25 = 9,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.67/25,900.25 = 9,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.67x = 25,900.25 × 9,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.67x = 255,088,404.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,088,404.98/17,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,772.60

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