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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.62, 25,752.90 and 7,808.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.62, 25,752.90 and 7,808.44 is: 11,711.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.62 : 25,752.90 = 7,808.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.62/25,752.90 = 7,808.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.62x = 25,752.90 × 7,808.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.62x = 201,089,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,089,974.48/17,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.28

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