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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.38, 25,687.68 and 7,891.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.38, 25,687.68 and 7,891.38 is: 11,836.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.38 : 25,687.68 = 7,891.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.38/25,687.68 = 7,891.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.38x = 25,687.68 × 7,891.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.38x = 202,711,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,711,244.20/17,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,836.89

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