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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.92, 25,552.72 and 7,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.92, 25,552.72 and 7,799 is: 11,694.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.92 : 25,552.72 = 7,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.92/25,552.72 = 7,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.92x = 25,552.72 × 7,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.92x = 199,285,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,285,663.28/17,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,694.54

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