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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.48, 25,783.08 and 7,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.48, 25,783.08 and 7,966.96 is: 11,946.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.48 : 25,783.08 = 7,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.48/25,783.08 = 7,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.48x = 25,783.08 × 7,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.48x = 205,412,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,412,767.04/17,194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.44

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