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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.68, 25,901.10 and 7,907.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.68, 25,901.10 and 7,907.16 is: 11,859.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.68 : 25,901.10 = 7,907.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.68/25,901.10 = 7,907.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.68x = 25,901.10 × 7,907.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.68x = 204,804,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,804,141.88/17,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.17

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