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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.43, 25,844.67 and 7,889.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.43, 25,844.67 and 7,889.54 is: 11,824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.43 : 25,844.67 = 7,889.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.43/25,844.67 = 7,889.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.43x = 25,844.67 × 7,889.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.43x = 203,902,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,902,428.53/17,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,824.25

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