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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.92, 25,941.30 and 9,889.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.92, 25,941.30 and 9,889.72 is: 14,849.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.92 : 25,941.30 = 9,889.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.92/25,941.30 = 9,889.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.92x = 25,941.30 × 9,889.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.92x = 256,552,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,552,193.44/17,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,849.42

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