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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.64, 25,955.46 and 9,902.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.64, 25,955.46 and 9,902.94 is: 14,854.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.64 : 25,955.46 = 9,902.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.64/25,955.46 = 9,902.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.64x = 25,955.46 × 9,902.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.64x = 257,035,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,035,363.05/17,303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,854.41

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