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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.10, 25,850.66 and 7,872.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.10, 25,850.66 and 7,872.15 is: 11,805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.10 : 25,850.66 = 7,872.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.10/25,850.66 = 7,872.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.10x = 25,850.66 × 7,872.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.10x = 203,500,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,500,273.12/17,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,805.95

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