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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.63, 25,958.76 and 7,943.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.63, 25,958.76 and 7,943.05 is: 11,915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.63 : 25,958.76 = 7,943.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.63/25,958.76 = 7,943.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.63x = 25,958.76 × 7,943.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.63x = 206,191,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,191,728.62/17,304.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,915.41

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