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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.02, 25,946.10 and 9,879.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.02, 25,946.10 and 9,879.42 is: 14,817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.02 : 25,946.10 = 9,879.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.02/25,946.10 = 9,879.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.02x = 25,946.10 × 9,879.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.02x = 256,332,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,332,419.26/17,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,817.74

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