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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.22, 25,879.77 and 7,893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.22, 25,879.77 and 7,893.18 is: 11,842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.22 : 25,879.77 = 7,893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.22/25,879.77 = 7,893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.22x = 25,879.77 × 7,893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.22x = 204,273,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,273,682.97/17,249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,842.49

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