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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.08, 25,774.04 and 9,299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.08, 25,774.04 and 9,299.27 is: 13,937.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.08 : 25,774.04 = 9,299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.08/25,774.04 = 9,299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.08x = 25,774.04 × 9,299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.08x = 239,679,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,679,581.58/17,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,937.23

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