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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.99, 25,946.83 and 9,897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.99, 25,946.83 and 9,897.19 is: 14,845.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.99 : 25,946.83 = 9,897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.99/25,946.83 = 9,897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.99x = 25,946.83 × 9,897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.99x = 256,800,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,800,653.91/17,297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,845.69

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