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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.88, 25,921.26 and 7,932.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.88, 25,921.26 and 7,932.52 is: 11,888.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.88 : 25,921.26 = 7,932.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.88/25,921.26 = 7,932.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.88x = 25,921.26 × 7,932.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.88x = 205,620,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,620,913.38/17,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,888.43

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