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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.29, 25,844.94 and 7,868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.29, 25,844.94 and 7,868.34 is: 11,800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.29 : 25,844.94 = 7,868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.29/25,844.94 = 7,868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.29x = 25,844.94 × 7,868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.29x = 203,356,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,356,775.20/17,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,800.23

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