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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.33, 25,593.57 and 9,179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.33, 25,593.57 and 9,179.15 is: 13,760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.33 : 25,593.57 = 9,179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.33/25,593.57 = 9,179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.33x = 25,593.57 × 9,179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.33x = 234,927,090.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,927,090.10/17,072.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.70

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