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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.30, 25,796.04 and 7,830.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.30, 25,796.04 and 7,830.77 is: 11,746.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.30 : 25,796.04 = 7,830.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.30/25,796.04 = 7,830.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.30x = 25,796.04 × 7,830.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.30x = 202,002,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,002,856.15/17,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,746.20

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