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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.20, 25,903.26 and 7,906.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.20, 25,903.26 and 7,906.92 is: 11,858.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.20 : 25,903.26 = 7,906.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.20/25,903.26 = 7,906.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.20x = 25,903.26 × 7,906.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.20x = 204,815,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,815,004.56/17,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.07

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