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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.16, 25,881.44 and 7,923.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.16, 25,881.44 and 7,923.02 is: 11,870.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.16 : 25,881.44 = 7,923.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.16/25,881.44 = 7,923.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.16x = 25,881.44 × 7,923.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.16x = 205,058,997.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,058,997.73/17,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,870.16

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