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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.22, 25,902.02 and 9,877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.22, 25,902.02 and 9,877.58 is: 14,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.22 : 25,902.02 = 9,877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.22/25,902.02 = 9,877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.22x = 25,902.02 × 9,877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.22x = 255,849,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,849,274.71/17,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,802.48

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