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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.24, 25,895.61 and 7,906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.24, 25,895.61 and 7,906.44 is: 11,855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.24 : 25,895.61 = 7,906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.24/25,895.61 = 7,906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.24x = 25,895.61 × 7,906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.24x = 204,742,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,742,086.73/17,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,855.88

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