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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,172.44, 25,755.61 and 7,810.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,172.44, 25,755.61 and 7,810.26 is: 11,714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,172.44 : 25,755.61 = 7,810.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,172.44/25,755.61 = 7,810.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,172.44x = 25,755.61 × 7,810.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,172.44x = 201,158,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,158,010.56/17,172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.00

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