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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.24, 25,774.86 and 9,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.24, 25,774.86 and 9,397.52 is: 14,096.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.24 : 25,774.86 = 9,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.24/25,774.86 = 9,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.24x = 25,774.86 × 9,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.24x = 242,219,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,219,762.35/17,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,096.28

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