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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.04, 25,944.58 and 9,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.04, 25,944.58 and 9,878.44 is: 14,816.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.04 : 25,944.58 = 9,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.04/25,944.58 = 9,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.04x = 25,944.58 × 9,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.04x = 256,291,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,291,976.86/17,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,816.24

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