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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,175.48, 25,770.64 and 9,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,175.48, 25,770.64 and 9,276.44 is: 13,918.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,175.48 : 25,770.64 = 9,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,175.48/25,770.64 = 9,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,175.48x = 25,770.64 × 9,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,175.48x = 239,059,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,059,795.72/17,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.67

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