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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.27, 25,982.11 and 9,944.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.27, 25,982.11 and 9,944.83 is: 14,905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.27 : 25,982.11 = 9,944.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.27/25,982.11 = 9,944.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.27x = 25,982.11 × 9,944.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.27x = 258,387,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,387,666.99/17,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,905.32

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