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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.57, 25,772.83 and 9,691.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.57, 25,772.83 and 9,691.37 is: 14,534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.57 : 25,772.83 = 9,691.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.57/25,772.83 = 9,691.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.57x = 25,772.83 × 9,691.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.57x = 249,774,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,774,031.48/17,184.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,534.79

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