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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.30, 25,928.55 and 9,881.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.30, 25,928.55 and 9,881.70 is: 14,824.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.30 : 25,928.55 = 9,881.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.30/25,928.55 = 9,881.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.30x = 25,928.55 × 9,881.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.30x = 256,218,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,218,152.54/17,283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,824.61

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