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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.44, 25,767.48 and 7,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.44, 25,767.48 and 7,938 is: 11,897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.44 : 25,767.48 = 7,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.44/25,767.48 = 7,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.44x = 25,767.48 × 7,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.44x = 204,542,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,542,256.24/17,191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,897.91

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