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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.40, 25,589.10 and 9,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.40, 25,589.10 and 9,283.40 is: 13,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.40 : 25,589.10 = 9,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.40/25,589.10 = 9,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.40x = 25,589.10 × 9,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.40x = 237,553,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,553,850.94/17,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,925.10

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