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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.74, 25,962.96 and 9,814.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.74, 25,962.96 and 9,814.94 is: 14,712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.74 : 25,962.96 = 9,814.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.74/25,962.96 = 9,814.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.74x = 25,962.96 × 9,814.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.74x = 254,824,898.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,824,898.97/17,320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.13

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