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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.93, 25,617.68 and 9,686.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.93, 25,617.68 and 9,686.40 is: 14,524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.93 : 25,617.68 = 9,686.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.93/25,617.68 = 9,686.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.93x = 25,617.68 × 9,686.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.93x = 248,143,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,143,095.55/17,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.94

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