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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.70, 25,775.24 and 7,193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.70, 25,775.24 and 7,193.88 is: 10,790.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.70 : 25,775.24 = 7,193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.70/25,775.24 = 7,193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.70x = 25,775.24 × 7,193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.70x = 185,423,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,423,947.56/17,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,790.69

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