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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.94, 25,708.77 and 7,797.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.94, 25,708.77 and 7,797.47 is: 11,688.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.94 : 25,708.77 = 7,797.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.94/25,708.77 = 7,797.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.94x = 25,708.77 × 7,797.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.94x = 200,463,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,463,234.27/17,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,688.18

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