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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.44, 25,777.56 and 11,858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.44, 25,777.56 and 11,858.02 is: 17,763.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.44 : 25,777.56 = 11,858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.44/25,777.56 = 11,858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.44x = 25,777.56 × 11,858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.44x = 305,670,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,670,822.03/17,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,763.88

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