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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.40, 25,626.30 and 9,691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.40, 25,626.30 and 9,691.40 is: 14,537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.40 : 25,626.30 = 9,691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.40/25,626.30 = 9,691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.40x = 25,626.30 × 9,691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.40x = 248,354,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,354,723.82/17,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,537.78

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