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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.44, 25,773.48 and 7,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.44, 25,773.48 and 7,942 is: 11,903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.44 : 25,773.48 = 7,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.44/25,773.48 = 7,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.44x = 25,773.48 × 7,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.44x = 204,692,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,692,978.16/17,195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.91

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