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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.90, 25,957.62 and 9,887.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.90, 25,957.62 and 9,887.11 is: 14,829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.90 : 25,957.62 = 9,887.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.90/25,957.62 = 9,887.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.90x = 25,957.62 × 9,887.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.90x = 256,645,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,645,779.38/17,305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,829.96

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