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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.56, 25,903.23 and 9,878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.56, 25,903.23 and 9,878.52 is: 14,794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.56 : 25,903.23 = 9,878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.56/25,903.23 = 9,878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.56x = 25,903.23 × 9,878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.56x = 255,885,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,885,575.62/17,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,794.02

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