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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.81, 25,955.83 and 7,939.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.81, 25,955.83 and 7,939.09 is: 11,903.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.81 : 25,955.83 = 7,939.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.81/25,955.83 = 7,939.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.81x = 25,955.83 × 7,939.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.81x = 206,065,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,065,650.55/17,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.87

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