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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.13, 25,753.65 and 7,808.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.13, 25,753.65 and 7,808.95 is: 11,712.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.13 : 25,753.65 = 7,808.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.13/25,753.65 = 7,808.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.13x = 25,753.65 × 7,808.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.13x = 201,108,965.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,108,965.17/17,171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,712.04

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