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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.64, 25,831.04 and 7,853.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.64, 25,831.04 and 7,853.73 is: 11,769.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.64 : 25,831.04 = 7,853.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.64/25,831.04 = 7,853.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.64x = 25,831.04 × 7,853.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.64x = 202,869,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,869,923.24/17,236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.69

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