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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.06, 25,906.98 and 9,881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.06, 25,906.98 and 9,881.02 is: 14,797.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.06 : 25,906.98 = 9,881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.06/25,906.98 = 9,881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.06x = 25,906.98 × 9,881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.06x = 255,987,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,987,387.52/17,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,797.76

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