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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.58, 25,771.79 and 9,297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.58, 25,771.79 and 9,297.77 is: 13,934.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.58 : 25,771.79 = 9,297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.58/25,771.79 = 9,297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.58x = 25,771.79 × 9,297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.58x = 239,620,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,620,000.56/17,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.98

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