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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.95, 25,797.28 and 7,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.95, 25,797.28 and 7,844.66 is: 11,760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.95 : 25,797.28 = 7,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.95/25,797.28 = 7,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.95x = 25,797.28 × 7,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.95x = 202,370,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,370,890.52/17,207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,760.31

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