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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.84, 25,852.41 and 7,867.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.84, 25,852.41 and 7,867.98 is: 11,791.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.84 : 25,852.41 = 7,867.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.84/25,852.41 = 7,867.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.84x = 25,852.41 × 7,867.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.84x = 203,406,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,406,244.83/17,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,791.09

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