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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,300.63, 25,930.78 and 7,941.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,300.63, 25,930.78 and 7,941.63 is: 11,903.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,300.63 : 25,930.78 = 7,941.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,300.63/25,930.78 = 7,941.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,300.63x = 25,930.78 × 7,941.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,300.63x = 205,932,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,932,620.66/17,300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.19

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