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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.84, 25,975.34 and 9,926.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.84, 25,975.34 and 9,926.81 is: 14,866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.84 : 25,975.34 = 9,926.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.84/25,975.34 = 9,926.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.84x = 25,975.34 × 9,926.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.84x = 257,852,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,852,264.87/17,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,866.22

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