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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.95, 25,541.44 and 7,791.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.95, 25,541.44 and 7,791.47 is: 11,684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.95 : 25,541.44 = 7,791.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.95/25,541.44 = 7,791.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.95x = 25,541.44 × 7,791.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.95x = 199,005,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,005,355.94/17,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,684.24

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