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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,128.73, 25,692.72 and 7,894.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,128.73, 25,692.72 and 7,894.73 is: 11,841.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,128.73 : 25,692.72 = 7,894.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,128.73/25,692.72 = 7,894.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,128.73x = 25,692.72 × 7,894.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,128.73x = 202,836,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,836,958.90/17,128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,841.92

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