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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.94, 25,776.32 and 9,793.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.94, 25,776.32 and 9,793.93 is: 14,667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.94 : 25,776.32 = 9,793.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.94/25,776.32 = 9,793.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.94x = 25,776.32 × 9,793.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.94x = 252,451,295.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,451,295.89/17,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,667.22

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