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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.78, 25,757.67 and 9,376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.78, 25,757.67 and 9,376.34 is: 14,064.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.78 : 25,757.67 = 9,376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.78/25,757.67 = 9,376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.78x = 25,757.67 × 9,376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.78x = 241,512,671.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,512,671.53/17,171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,064.51

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