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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,187.27, 25,759.35 and 9,289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,187.27, 25,759.35 and 9,289.46 is: 13,922.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,187.27 : 25,759.35 = 9,289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,187.27/25,759.35 = 9,289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,187.27x = 25,759.35 × 9,289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,187.27x = 239,290,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,290,322.65/17,187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,922.53

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