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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.97, 25,785.81 and 9,286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.97, 25,785.81 and 9,286.56 is: 13,935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.97 : 25,785.81 = 9,286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.97/25,785.81 = 9,286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.97x = 25,785.81 × 9,286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.97x = 239,461,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,461,471.71/17,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,935.17

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