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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.74, 25,766.61 and 9,392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.74, 25,766.61 and 9,392.02 is: 14,088.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.74 : 25,766.61 = 9,392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.74/25,766.61 = 9,392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.74x = 25,766.61 × 9,392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.74x = 242,000,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,000,516.45/17,177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,088.03

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