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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.03, 25,770.61 and 9,276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.03, 25,770.61 and 9,276.37 is: 13,919.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.03 : 25,770.61 = 9,276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.03/25,770.61 = 9,276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.03x = 25,770.61 × 9,276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.03x = 239,057,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,057,757.29/17,174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.72

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