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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,188.77, 25,761.60 and 9,290.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,188.77, 25,761.60 and 9,290.97 is: 13,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,188.77 : 25,761.60 = 9,290.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,188.77/25,761.60 = 9,290.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,188.77x = 25,761.60 × 9,290.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,188.77x = 239,350,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,350,252.75/17,188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,924.80

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