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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193.72, 25,793.24 and 7,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193.72, 25,793.24 and 7,333 is: 11,000.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193.72 : 25,793.24 = 7,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193.72/25,793.24 = 7,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193.72x = 25,793.24 × 7,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193.72x = 189,141,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,141,828.92/17,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,000.63

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