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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.93, 25,774.82 and 9,792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.93, 25,774.82 and 9,792.92 is: 14,665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.93 : 25,774.82 = 9,792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.93/25,774.82 = 9,792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.93x = 25,774.82 × 9,792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.93x = 252,410,765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,410,765.75/17,210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,665.72

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