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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.93, 25,933.77 and 13,983.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.93, 25,933.77 and 13,983.77 is: 20,980.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.93 : 25,933.77 = 13,983.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.93/25,933.77 = 13,983.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.93x = 25,933.77 × 13,983.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.93x = 362,651,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,651,939.75/17,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,980.82

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