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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193.54, 25,773.57 and 8,882.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193.54, 25,773.57 and 8,882.94 is: 13,315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193.54 : 25,773.57 = 8,882.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193.54/25,773.57 = 8,882.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193.54x = 25,773.57 × 8,882.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193.54x = 228,945,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,945,075.90/17,193.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.76

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