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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.24, 25,644.24 and 7,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.24, 25,644.24 and 7,860 is: 11,791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.24 : 25,644.24 = 7,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.24/25,644.24 = 7,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.24x = 25,644.24 × 7,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.24x = 201,563,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,563,726.40/17,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,791.32

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