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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.62, 25,796.97 and 9,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.62, 25,796.97 and 9,293.94 is: 13,946.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.62 : 25,796.97 = 9,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.62/25,796.97 = 9,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.62x = 25,796.97 × 9,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.62x = 239,755,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,755,491.36/17,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,946.07

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