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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.90, 25,775.61 and 9,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.90, 25,775.61 and 9,283.12 is: 13,927.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.90 : 25,775.61 = 9,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.90/25,775.61 = 9,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.90x = 25,775.61 × 9,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.90x = 239,277,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,277,972.44/17,179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,927.79

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