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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.60, 25,953.78 and 9,808.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.60, 25,953.78 and 9,808.81 is: 14,702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.60 : 25,953.78 = 9,808.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.60/25,953.78 = 9,808.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.60x = 25,953.78 × 9,808.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.60x = 254,575,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,575,696.80/17,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,702.95

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