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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251, 25,840.04 and 7,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251, 25,840.04 and 7,898.88 is: 11,831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251 : 25,840.04 = 7,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251/25,840.04 = 7,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251x = 25,840.04 × 7,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251x = 204,107,375.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,107,375.16/17,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,831.63

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