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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.46, 25,936.02 and 7,927.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.46, 25,936.02 and 7,927.62 is: 11,889.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.46 : 25,936.02 = 7,927.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.46/25,936.02 = 7,927.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.46x = 25,936.02 × 7,927.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.46x = 205,610,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,610,910.87/17,293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,889.52

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