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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.56, 25,785.26 and 9,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.56, 25,785.26 and 9,286.10 is: 13,934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.56 : 25,785.26 = 9,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.56/25,785.26 = 9,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.56x = 25,785.26 × 9,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.56x = 239,444,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,444,502.89/17,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.51

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