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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.63, 25,746.90 and 7,804.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.63, 25,746.90 and 7,804.45 is: 11,705.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.63 : 25,746.90 = 7,804.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.63/25,746.90 = 7,804.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.63x = 25,746.90 × 7,804.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.63x = 200,940,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,940,393.71/17,166.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,705.29

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