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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.31, 25,883.42 and 9,865.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.31, 25,883.42 and 9,865.26 is: 14,774.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.31 : 25,883.42 = 9,865.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.31/25,883.42 = 9,865.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.31x = 25,883.42 × 9,865.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.31x = 255,346,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,346,618.66/17,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,774.18

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