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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.38, 25,711.71 and 7,907.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.38, 25,711.71 and 7,907.38 is: 11,860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.38 : 25,711.71 = 7,907.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.38/25,711.71 = 7,907.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.38x = 25,711.71 × 7,907.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.38x = 203,312,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,312,261.42/17,141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,860.90

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