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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.62, 25,830.63 and 7,853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.62, 25,830.63 and 7,853.58 is: 11,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.62 : 25,830.63 = 7,853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.62/25,830.63 = 7,853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.62x = 25,830.63 × 7,853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.62x = 202,862,919.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,862,919.16/17,236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.30

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