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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.73, 25,683.73 and 7,888.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.73, 25,683.73 and 7,888.73 is: 11,832.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.73 : 25,683.73 = 7,888.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.73/25,683.73 = 7,888.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.73x = 25,683.73 × 7,888.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.73x = 202,611,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,611,863.22/17,122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.92

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