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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.52, 25,902.76 and 7,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.52, 25,902.76 and 7,901.04 is: 11,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.52 : 25,902.76 = 7,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.52/25,902.76 = 7,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.52x = 25,902.76 × 7,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.52x = 204,658,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,658,742.87/17,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.61

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