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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.93, 25,592.24 and 9,275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.93, 25,592.24 and 9,275.77 is: 13,897.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.93 : 25,592.24 = 9,275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.93/25,592.24 = 9,275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.93x = 25,592.24 × 9,275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.93x = 237,387,685.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,387,685.65/17,080.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.82

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