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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.68, 25,594.86 and 9,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.68, 25,594.86 and 9,277.52 is: 13,900.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.68 : 25,594.86 = 9,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.68/25,594.86 = 9,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.68x = 25,594.86 × 9,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.68x = 237,456,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,456,825.55/17,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.44

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