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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.16, 25,755.24 and 7,934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.16, 25,755.24 and 7,934.96 is: 11,902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.16 : 25,755.24 = 7,934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.16/25,755.24 = 7,934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.16x = 25,755.24 × 7,934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.16x = 204,366,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,366,799.19/17,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.44

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