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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,081.58, 25,607.14 and 9,188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,081.58, 25,607.14 and 9,188.34 is: 13,774.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,081.58 : 25,607.14 = 9,188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,081.58/25,607.14 = 9,188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,081.58x = 25,607.14 × 9,188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,081.58x = 235,286,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,286,989.75/17,081.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.31

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