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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.44, 25,776.48 and 7,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.44, 25,776.48 and 7,944 is: 11,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.44 : 25,776.48 = 7,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.44/25,776.48 = 7,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.44x = 25,776.48 × 7,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.44x = 204,768,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,768,357.12/17,197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.91

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