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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,186.69, 25,729.01 and 9,371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,186.69, 25,729.01 and 9,371.81 is: 14,029.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,186.69 : 25,729.01 = 9,371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,186.69/25,729.01 = 9,371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,186.69x = 25,729.01 × 9,371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,186.69x = 241,127,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,127,445.82/17,186.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,029.89

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