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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.76, 25,825.26 and 7,854.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.76, 25,825.26 and 7,854.84 is: 11,782.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.76 : 25,825.26 = 7,854.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.76/25,825.26 = 7,854.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.76x = 25,825.26 × 7,854.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.76x = 202,853,285.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,853,285.26/17,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,782.31

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