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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.79, 25,789.28 and 7,826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.79, 25,789.28 and 7,826.26 is: 11,739.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.79 : 25,789.28 = 7,826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.79/25,789.28 = 7,826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.79x = 25,789.28 × 7,826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.79x = 201,833,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,833,582.26/17,192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,739.43

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