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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.04, 25,955.08 and 9,885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.04, 25,955.08 and 9,885.44 is: 14,826.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.04 : 25,955.08 = 9,885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.04/25,955.08 = 9,885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.04x = 25,955.08 × 9,885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.04x = 256,577,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,577,386.04/17,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,826.74

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