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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.76, 25,782.14 and 8,873.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.76, 25,782.14 and 8,873.16 is: 13,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.76 : 25,782.14 = 8,873.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.76/25,782.14 = 8,873.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.76x = 25,782.14 × 8,873.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.76x = 228,769,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,769,053.36/17,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.03

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