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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.52, 25,901.26 and 7,900.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.52, 25,901.26 and 7,900.04 is: 11,852.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.52 : 25,901.26 = 7,900.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.52/25,901.26 = 7,900.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.52x = 25,901.26 × 7,900.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.52x = 204,620,990.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,620,990.05/17,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,852.11

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