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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.23, 25,693.47 and 7,895.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.23, 25,693.47 and 7,895.23 is: 11,842.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.23 : 25,693.47 = 7,895.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.23/25,693.47 = 7,895.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.23x = 25,693.47 × 7,895.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.23x = 202,855,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,855,855.15/17,129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,842.67

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