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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.49, 25,741.80 and 7,806.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.49, 25,741.80 and 7,806.13 is: 11,705.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.49 : 25,741.80 = 7,806.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.49/25,741.80 = 7,806.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.49x = 25,741.80 × 7,806.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.49x = 200,943,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,943,772.88/17,166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,705.58

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