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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.92, 25,793.98 and 7,829.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.92, 25,793.98 and 7,829.39 is: 11,744.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.92 : 25,793.98 = 7,829.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.92/25,793.98 = 7,829.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.92x = 25,793.98 × 7,829.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.92x = 201,950,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,950,980.53/17,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,744.12

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