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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.22, 25,885.77 and 7,897.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.22, 25,885.77 and 7,897.18 is: 11,848.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.22 : 25,885.77 = 7,897.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.22/25,885.77 = 7,897.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.22x = 25,885.77 × 7,897.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.22x = 204,424,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,424,585.13/17,253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.49

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