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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,039.17, 25,550.12 and 7,797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,039.17, 25,550.12 and 7,797.25 is: 11,691.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,039.17 : 25,550.12 = 7,797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,039.17/25,550.12 = 7,797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,039.17x = 25,550.12 × 7,797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,039.17x = 199,220,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,220,634.18/17,039.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,691.92

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