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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.28, 25,932.06 and 9,897.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.28, 25,932.06 and 9,897.64 is: 14,832.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.28 : 25,932.06 = 9,897.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.28/25,932.06 = 9,897.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.28x = 25,932.06 × 9,897.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.28x = 256,666,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,666,194.34/17,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,832.53

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