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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.31, 25,898.37 and 9,875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.31, 25,898.37 and 9,875.28 is: 14,789.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.31 : 25,898.37 = 9,875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.31/25,898.37 = 9,875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.31x = 25,898.37 × 9,875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.31x = 255,753,655.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,753,655.29/17,293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,789.17

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