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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.31, 25,901.37 and 9,877.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.31, 25,901.37 and 9,877.29 is: 14,792.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.31 : 25,901.37 = 9,877.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.31/25,901.37 = 9,877.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.31x = 25,901.37 × 9,877.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.31x = 255,835,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,835,342.89/17,295.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,792.18

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