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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.33, 25,777.41 and 9,301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.33, 25,777.41 and 9,301.53 is: 13,940.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.33 : 25,777.41 = 9,301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.33/25,777.41 = 9,301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.33x = 25,777.41 × 9,301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.33x = 239,769,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,769,352.44/17,199.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,940.62

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