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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.64, 25,953.96 and 9,901.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.64, 25,953.96 and 9,901.94 is: 14,852.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.64 : 25,953.96 = 9,901.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.64/25,953.96 = 9,901.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.64x = 25,953.96 × 9,901.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.64x = 256,994,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,994,554.68/17,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,852.91

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