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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.56, 25,930.22 and 7,923.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.56, 25,930.22 and 7,923.73 is: 11,883.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.56 : 25,930.22 = 7,923.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.56/25,930.22 = 7,923.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.56x = 25,930.22 × 7,923.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.56x = 205,464,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,464,062.12/17,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,883.71

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