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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.07, 25,889.84 and 7,765.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.07, 25,889.84 and 7,765.68 is: 11,648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.07 : 25,889.84 = 7,765.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.07/25,889.84 = 7,765.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.07x = 25,889.84 × 7,765.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.07x = 201,052,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,052,202.98/17,260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,648.40

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