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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.05, 25,933.98 and 7,926.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.05, 25,933.98 and 7,926.23 is: 11,887.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.05 : 25,933.98 = 7,926.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.05/25,933.98 = 7,926.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.05x = 25,933.98 × 7,926.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.05x = 205,558,690.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,558,690.30/17,292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,887.47

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