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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.03, 25,900.83 and 7,776.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.03, 25,900.83 and 7,776.71 is: 11,668.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.03 : 25,900.83 = 7,776.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.03/25,900.83 = 7,776.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.03x = 25,900.83 × 7,776.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.03x = 201,423,162.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,423,162.12/17,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.57

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