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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.31, 25,938.80 and 7,927.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.31, 25,938.80 and 7,927.73 is: 11,897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.31 : 25,938.80 = 7,927.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.31/25,938.80 = 7,927.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.31x = 25,938.80 × 7,927.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.31x = 205,635,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,635,887.59/17,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,897.95

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