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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.06, 25,783.01 and 9,284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.06, 25,783.01 and 9,284.60 is: 13,932.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.06 : 25,783.01 = 9,284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.06/25,783.01 = 9,284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.06x = 25,783.01 × 9,284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.06x = 239,384,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,384,934.65/17,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.26

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