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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.68, 25,620.78 and 7,731.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.68, 25,620.78 and 7,731.72 is: 11,589.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.68 : 25,620.78 = 7,731.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.68/25,620.78 = 7,731.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.68x = 25,620.78 × 7,731.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.68x = 198,092,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,092,697.14/17,092.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,589.33

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