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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.01, 25,954.63 and 7,938.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.01, 25,954.63 and 7,938.29 is: 11,902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.01 : 25,954.63 = 7,938.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.01/25,954.63 = 7,938.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.01x = 25,954.63 × 7,938.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.01x = 206,035,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,035,230.16/17,310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.67

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