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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.53, 25,914.49 and 9,885.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.53, 25,914.49 and 9,885.89 is: 14,814.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.53 : 25,914.49 = 9,885.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.53/25,914.49 = 9,885.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.53x = 25,914.49 × 9,885.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.53x = 256,187,837.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,187,837.62/17,292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,814.94

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