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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,188.09, 25,783.48 and 7,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,188.09, 25,783.48 and 7,327.44 is: 10,991.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,188.09 : 25,783.48 = 7,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,188.09/25,783.48 = 7,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,188.09x = 25,783.48 × 7,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,188.09x = 188,926,911.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,926,911.85/17,188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.74

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