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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,019.39, 25,529.13 and 9,277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,019.39, 25,529.13 and 9,277.41 is: 13,916.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,019.39 : 25,529.13 = 9,277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,019.39/25,529.13 = 9,277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,019.39x = 25,529.13 × 9,277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,019.39x = 236,844,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,844,205.95/17,019.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.14

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