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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.68, 25,903.24 and 9,850.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.68, 25,903.24 and 9,850.88 is: 14,775.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.68 : 25,903.24 = 9,850.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.68/25,903.24 = 9,850.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.68x = 25,903.24 × 9,850.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.68x = 255,169,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,169,708.85/17,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,775.59

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