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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.05, 25,896.50 and 9,874.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.05, 25,896.50 and 9,874.02 is: 14,787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.05 : 25,896.50 = 9,874.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.05/25,896.50 = 9,874.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.05x = 25,896.50 × 9,874.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.05x = 255,702,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,702,643.70/17,292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,787.30

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