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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.22, 25,960.93 and 7,945.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.22, 25,960.93 and 7,945.17 is: 11,913.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.22 : 25,960.93 = 7,945.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.22/25,960.93 = 7,945.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.22x = 25,960.93 × 7,945.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.22x = 206,264,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,264,002.21/17,313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,913.67

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