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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.38, 25,889.04 and 7,892.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.38, 25,889.04 and 7,892.55 is: 11,844.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.38 : 25,889.04 = 7,892.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.38/25,889.04 = 7,892.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.38x = 25,889.04 × 7,892.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.38x = 204,330,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,330,542.65/17,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,844.30

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