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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.55, 25,906.97 and 9,377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.55, 25,906.97 and 9,377.92 is: 14,057.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.55 : 25,906.97 = 9,377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.55/25,906.97 = 9,377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.55x = 25,906.97 × 9,377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.55x = 242,953,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,953,450.78/17,282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.73

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