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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.08, 25,609.39 and 9,189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.08, 25,609.39 and 9,189.84 is: 13,776.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.08 : 25,609.39 = 9,189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.08/25,609.39 = 9,189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.08x = 25,609.39 × 9,189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.08x = 235,346,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,346,196.60/17,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.57

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