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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,188.28, 25,788.97 and 8,862.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,188.28, 25,788.97 and 8,862.98 is: 13,297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,188.28 : 25,788.97 = 8,862.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,188.28/25,788.97 = 8,862.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,188.28x = 25,788.97 × 8,862.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,188.28x = 228,567,167.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,567,167.65/17,188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.85

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