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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.31, 25,594.30 and 9,277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.31, 25,594.30 and 9,277.15 is: 13,899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.31 : 25,594.30 = 9,277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.31/25,594.30 = 9,277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.31x = 25,594.30 × 9,277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.31x = 237,441,985.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,441,985.89/17,082.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.88

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