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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.07, 25,769.09 and 9,688.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.07, 25,769.09 and 9,688.87 is: 14,531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.07 : 25,769.09 = 9,688.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.07/25,769.09 = 9,688.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.07x = 25,769.09 × 9,688.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.07x = 249,673,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,673,185.74/17,182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,531.03

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