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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.06, 25,909.98 and 9,883.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.06, 25,909.98 and 9,883.02 is: 14,800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.06 : 25,909.98 = 9,883.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.06/25,909.98 = 9,883.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.06x = 25,909.98 × 9,883.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.06x = 256,068,850.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,068,850.54/17,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,800.76

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