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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.65, 25,773.62 and 9,288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.65, 25,773.62 and 9,288.93 is: 13,933.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.65 : 25,773.62 = 9,288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.65/25,773.62 = 9,288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.65x = 25,773.62 × 9,288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.65x = 239,409,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,409,305.58/17,182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.20

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