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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.48, 25,753.68 and 9,285.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.48, 25,753.68 and 9,285.71 is: 13,916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.48 : 25,753.68 = 9,285.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.48/25,753.68 = 9,285.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.48x = 25,753.68 × 9,285.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.48x = 239,141,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,141,075.14/17,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.92

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