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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,308.20, 25,962.18 and 9,907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,308.20, 25,962.18 and 9,907.44 is: 14,861.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,308.20 : 25,962.18 = 9,907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,308.20/25,962.18 = 9,907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,308.20x = 25,962.18 × 9,907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,308.20x = 257,218,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,218,740.62/17,308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,861.09

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