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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.34, 26,764.29 and 9,943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.34, 26,764.29 and 9,943.25 is: 14,929.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.34 : 26,764.29 = 9,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.34/26,764.29 = 9,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.34x = 26,764.29 × 9,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.34x = 266,124,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,124,093.45/17,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,929.54

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