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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.18, 25,782.90 and 9,391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.18, 25,782.90 and 9,391.76 is: 14,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.18 : 25,782.90 = 9,391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.18/25,782.90 = 9,391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.18x = 25,782.90 × 9,391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.18x = 242,146,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,146,808.90/17,183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.08

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