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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.03, 25,895.39 and 7,906.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.03, 25,895.39 and 7,906.23 is: 11,850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.03 : 25,895.39 = 7,906.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.03/25,895.39 = 7,906.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.03x = 25,895.39 × 7,906.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.03x = 204,734,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,734,869.75/17,277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,850.12

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