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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,173.67, 25,739.69 and 7,292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,173.67, 25,739.69 and 7,292.19 is: 10,929.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,173.67 : 25,739.69 = 7,292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,173.67/25,739.69 = 7,292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,173.67x = 25,739.69 × 7,292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,173.67x = 187,698,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,698,673.56/17,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.45

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