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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,288.56, 25,928.72 and 7,922.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,288.56, 25,928.72 and 7,922.73 is: 11,882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,288.56 : 25,928.72 = 7,922.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,288.56/25,928.72 = 7,922.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,288.56x = 25,928.72 × 7,922.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,288.56x = 205,426,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,426,233.85/17,288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,882.21

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