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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.14, 25,723.47 and 8,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.14, 25,723.47 and 8,383.70 is: 12,554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.14 : 25,723.47 = 8,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.14/25,723.47 = 8,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.14x = 25,723.47 × 8,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.14x = 215,657,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,657,855.44/17,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.93

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