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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.26, 25,962.32 and 7,940.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.26, 25,962.32 and 7,940.18 is: 11,908.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.26 : 25,962.32 = 7,940.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.26/25,962.32 = 7,940.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.26x = 25,962.32 × 7,940.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.26x = 206,145,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,145,494.02/17,310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,908.86

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