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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.28, 25,765.92 and 9,381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.28, 25,765.92 and 9,381.84 is: 14,072.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.28 : 25,765.92 = 9,381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.28/25,765.92 = 9,381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.28x = 25,765.92 × 9,381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.28x = 241,731,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,731,738.89/17,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,072.76

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