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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.05, 25,935.48 and 7,927.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.05, 25,935.48 and 7,927.25 is: 11,888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.05 : 25,935.48 = 7,927.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.05/25,935.48 = 7,927.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.05x = 25,935.48 × 7,927.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.05x = 205,596,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,596,904.15/17,293.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,888.99

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