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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,077.30, 25,642.35 and 9,301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,077.30, 25,642.35 and 9,301.30 is: 13,966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,077.30 : 25,642.35 = 9,301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,077.30/25,642.35 = 9,301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,077.30x = 25,642.35 × 9,301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,077.30x = 238,507,190.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,507,190.06/17,077.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,966.33

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