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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.04, 25,940.08 and 9,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.04, 25,940.08 and 9,875.44 is: 14,811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.04 : 25,940.08 = 9,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.04/25,940.08 = 9,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.04x = 25,940.08 × 9,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.04x = 256,169,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,169,703.64/17,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,811.74

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