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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.16, 25,831.82 and 7,854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.16, 25,831.82 and 7,854.25 is: 11,770.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.16 : 25,831.82 = 7,854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.16/25,831.82 = 7,854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.16x = 25,831.82 × 7,854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.16x = 202,889,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,889,553.64/17,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.47

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