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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.52, 25,659.78 and 7,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.52, 25,659.78 and 7,872.60 is: 11,808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.52 : 25,659.78 = 7,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.52/25,659.78 = 7,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.52x = 25,659.78 × 7,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.52x = 202,009,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,009,184.03/17,106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,808.90

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