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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.97, 25,766.76 and 9,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.97, 25,766.76 and 9,682.10 is: 14,523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.97 : 25,766.76 = 9,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.97/25,766.76 = 9,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.97x = 25,766.76 × 9,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.97x = 249,476,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,476,218.16/17,177.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.03

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