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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.52, 25,755.22 and 9,286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.52, 25,755.22 and 9,286.71 is: 13,918.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.52 : 25,755.22 = 9,286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.52/25,755.22 = 9,286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.52x = 25,755.22 × 9,286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.52x = 239,181,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,181,259.13/17,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.41

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