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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.08, 25,888.61 and 9,517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.08, 25,888.61 and 9,517.10 is: 14,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.08 : 25,888.61 = 9,517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.08/25,888.61 = 9,517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.08x = 25,888.61 × 9,517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.08x = 246,384,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,384,384.58/17,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,275.64

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