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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.52, 25,898.24 and 7,898.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.52, 25,898.24 and 7,898.07 is: 11,849.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.52 : 25,898.24 = 7,898.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.52/25,898.24 = 7,898.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.52x = 25,898.24 × 7,898.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.52x = 204,546,112.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,546,112.40/17,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,849.15

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