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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.07, 25,758.18 and 10,923.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.07, 25,758.18 and 10,923.72 is: 16,375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.07 : 25,758.18 = 10,923.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.07/25,758.18 = 10,923.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.07x = 25,758.18 × 10,923.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.07x = 281,375,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,375,146.03/17,183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,375.14

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