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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.35, 25,877.19 and 9,455.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.35, 25,877.19 and 9,455.91 is: 14,183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.35 : 25,877.19 = 9,455.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.35/25,877.19 = 9,455.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.35x = 25,877.19 × 9,455.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.35x = 244,692,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,692,379.69/17,251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.96

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