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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.23, 25,744.37 and 7,926.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.23, 25,744.37 and 7,926.75 is: 11,887.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.23 : 25,744.37 = 7,926.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.23/25,744.37 = 7,926.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.23x = 25,744.37 × 7,926.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.23x = 204,069,145.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,069,145.26/17,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,887.13

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