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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.06, 25,793.53 and 9,291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.06, 25,793.53 and 9,291.62 is: 13,942.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.06 : 25,793.53 = 9,291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.06/25,793.53 = 9,291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.06x = 25,793.53 × 9,291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.06x = 239,663,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,663,679.22/17,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.80

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