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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.59, 25,774.47 and 9,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.59, 25,774.47 and 9,278.96 is: 13,923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.59 : 25,774.47 = 9,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.59/25,774.47 = 9,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.59x = 25,774.47 × 9,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.59x = 239,160,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,160,147.28/17,176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.61

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