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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.88, 25,947.14 and 7,935.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.88, 25,947.14 and 7,935.30 is: 11,903.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.88 : 25,947.14 = 7,935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.88/25,947.14 = 7,935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.88x = 25,947.14 × 7,935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.88x = 205,898,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,898,300.37/17,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.79

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