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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.03, 25,802.85 and 9,396.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.03, 25,802.85 and 9,396.73 is: 14,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.03 : 25,802.85 = 9,396.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.03/25,802.85 = 9,396.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.03x = 25,802.85 × 9,396.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.03x = 242,462,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,462,367.70/17,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,099.08

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