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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.41, 25,901.39 and 7,777.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.41, 25,901.39 and 7,777.08 is: 11,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.41 : 25,901.39 = 7,777.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.41/25,901.39 = 7,777.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.41x = 25,901.39 × 7,777.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.41x = 201,437,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,437,298.71/17,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,669.13

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