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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.65, 25,912.10 and 9,881.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.65, 25,912.10 and 9,881.33 is: 14,825.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.65 : 25,912.10 = 9,881.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.65/25,912.10 = 9,881.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.65x = 25,912.10 × 9,881.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.65x = 256,045,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,045,906.24/17,270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,825.49

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