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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,288.67, 25,891.44 and 9,870.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,288.67, 25,891.44 and 9,870.65 is: 14,782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,288.67 : 25,891.44 = 9,870.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,288.67/25,891.44 = 9,870.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,288.67x = 25,891.44 × 9,870.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,288.67x = 255,565,272.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,565,272.86/17,288.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,782.24

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