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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.08, 25,909.96 and 9,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.08, 25,909.96 and 9,883.04 is: 14,800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.08 : 25,909.96 = 9,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.08/25,909.96 = 9,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.08x = 25,909.96 × 9,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.08x = 256,069,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,069,171.08/17,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,800.76

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