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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,188.04, 25,790.84 and 8,192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,188.04, 25,790.84 and 8,192.32 is: 12,292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,188.04 : 25,790.84 = 8,192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,188.04/25,790.84 = 8,192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,188.04x = 25,790.84 × 8,192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,188.04x = 211,286,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,286,814.35/17,188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.66

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