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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,208.60, 25,812.90 and 7,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,208.60, 25,812.90 and 7,992.60 is: 11,988.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,208.60 : 25,812.90 = 7,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,208.60/25,812.90 = 7,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,208.60x = 25,812.90 × 7,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,208.60x = 206,312,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,312,184.54/17,208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.90

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