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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.94, 25,754.87 and 7,809.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.94, 25,754.87 and 7,809.77 is: 11,713.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.94 : 25,754.87 = 7,809.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.94/25,754.87 = 7,809.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.94x = 25,754.87 × 7,809.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.94x = 201,139,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,139,443.26/17,171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,713.26

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