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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,285.92, 25,954.80 and 9,898.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,285.92, 25,954.80 and 9,898.72 is: 14,862.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,285.92 : 25,954.80 = 9,898.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,285.92/25,954.80 = 9,898.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,285.92x = 25,954.80 × 9,898.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,285.92x = 256,919,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,919,297.86/17,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,862.92

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