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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.91, 25,635.56 and 9,293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.91, 25,635.56 and 9,293.72 is: 13,945.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.91 : 25,635.56 = 9,293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.91/25,635.56 = 9,293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.91x = 25,635.56 × 9,293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.91x = 238,249,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,249,542.04/17,084.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,945.03

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