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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.91, 25,618.31 and 7,723.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.91, 25,618.31 and 7,723.55 is: 11,581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.91 : 25,618.31 = 7,723.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.91/25,618.31 = 7,723.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.91x = 25,618.31 × 7,723.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.91x = 197,864,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,864,352.59/17,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,581.91

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