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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,075.10, 25,573.97 and 9,163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,075.10, 25,573.97 and 9,163.83 is: 13,724.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,075.10 : 25,573.97 = 9,163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,075.10/25,573.97 = 9,163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,075.10x = 25,573.97 × 9,163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,075.10x = 234,355,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,355,371.78/17,075.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.98

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