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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.06, 25,784.51 and 9,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.06, 25,784.51 and 9,285.60 is: 13,933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.06 : 25,784.51 = 9,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.06/25,784.51 = 9,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.06x = 25,784.51 × 9,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.06x = 239,424,646.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,424,646.06/17,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.76

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