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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.46, 25,940.52 and 7,930.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.46, 25,940.52 and 7,930.62 is: 11,894.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.46 : 25,940.52 = 7,930.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.46/25,940.52 = 7,930.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.46x = 25,940.52 × 7,930.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.46x = 205,724,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,724,406.72/17,296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,894.02

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