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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.70, 25,625.55 and 9,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.70, 25,625.55 and 9,307.70 is: 13,961.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.70 : 25,625.55 = 9,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.70/25,625.55 = 9,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.70x = 25,625.55 × 9,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.70x = 238,514,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,514,931.74/17,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,961.55

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