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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.25, 25,897.62 and 7,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.25, 25,897.62 and 7,913.33 is: 11,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.25 : 25,897.62 = 7,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.25/25,897.62 = 7,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.25x = 25,897.62 × 7,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.25x = 204,936,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,936,410.58/17,270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,866.44

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