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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.17, 25,869.74 and 9,856.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.17, 25,869.74 and 9,856.14 is: 14,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.17 : 25,869.74 = 9,856.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.17/25,869.74 = 9,856.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.17x = 25,869.74 × 9,856.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.17x = 254,975,842.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,975,842.53/17,274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,760.52

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