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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.06, 25,595.42 and 9,277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.06, 25,595.42 and 9,277.90 is: 13,901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.06 : 25,595.42 = 9,277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.06/25,595.42 = 9,277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.06x = 25,595.42 × 9,277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.06x = 237,471,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,471,747.22/17,083.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.01

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