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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193.09, 25,791 and 7,332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193.09, 25,791 and 7,332.45 is: 10,999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193.09 : 25,791 = 7,332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193.09/25,791 = 7,332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193.09x = 25,791 × 7,332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193.09x = 189,111,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,111,217.95/17,193.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,999.26

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