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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.79, 25,639.08 and 9,199.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.79, 25,639.08 and 9,199.03 is: 13,798.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.79 : 25,639.08 = 9,199.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.79/25,639.08 = 9,199.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.79x = 25,639.08 × 9,199.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.79x = 235,854,666.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,854,666.09/17,092.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.49

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