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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.67, 25,881.40 and 7,897.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.67, 25,881.40 and 7,897.03 is: 11,841.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.67 : 25,881.40 = 7,897.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.67/25,881.40 = 7,897.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.67x = 25,881.40 × 7,897.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.67x = 204,386,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,386,192.24/17,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,841.84

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