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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.67, 25,897.44 and 9,874.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.67, 25,897.44 and 9,874.66 is: 14,788.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.67 : 25,897.44 = 9,874.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.67/25,897.44 = 9,874.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.67x = 25,897.44 × 9,874.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.67x = 255,728,414.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,728,414.87/17,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.26

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