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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,128.56, 25,673.04 and 7,875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,128.56, 25,673.04 and 7,875.12 is: 11,803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,128.56 : 25,673.04 = 7,875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,128.56/25,673.04 = 7,875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,128.56x = 25,673.04 × 7,875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,128.56x = 202,178,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,178,270.76/17,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.58

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