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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.25, 23,704.62 and 9,725.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.25, 23,704.62 and 9,725.25 is: 13,420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.25 : 23,704.62 = 9,725.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.25/23,704.62 = 9,725.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.25x = 23,704.62 × 9,725.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.25x = 230,533,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,533,355.66/17,177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.85

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