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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,186.77, 25,758.60 and 9,288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,186.77, 25,758.60 and 9,288.96 is: 13,921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,186.77 : 25,758.60 = 9,288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,186.77/25,758.60 = 9,288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,186.77x = 25,758.60 × 9,288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,186.77x = 239,270,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,270,605.06/17,186.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.79

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