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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.29, 25,752.78 and 9,269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.29, 25,752.78 and 9,269.96 is: 13,896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.29 : 25,752.78 = 9,269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.29/25,752.78 = 9,269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.29x = 25,752.78 × 9,269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.29x = 238,727,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,727,085.65/17,179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.21

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