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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.56, 25,794.28 and 9,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.56, 25,794.28 and 9,292.12 is: 13,943.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.56 : 25,794.28 = 9,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.56/25,794.28 = 9,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.56x = 25,794.28 × 9,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.56x = 239,683,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,683,545.07/17,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.55

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