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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.52, 25,740.23 and 9,276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.52, 25,740.23 and 9,276.71 is: 13,903.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.52 : 25,740.23 = 9,276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.52/25,740.23 = 9,276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.52x = 25,740.23 × 9,276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.52x = 238,784,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,784,473.96/17,174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.41

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