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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,285.24, 25,927.69 and 7,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,285.24, 25,927.69 and 7,922.60 is: 11,883.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,285.24 : 25,927.69 = 7,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,285.24/25,927.69 = 7,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,285.24x = 25,927.69 × 7,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,285.24x = 205,414,716.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,414,716.79/17,285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,883.82

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