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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.92, 25,543.74 and 7,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.92, 25,543.74 and 7,793 is: 11,685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.92 : 25,543.74 = 7,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.92/25,543.74 = 7,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.92x = 25,543.74 × 7,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.92x = 199,062,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,062,365.82/17,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,685.55

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