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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.99, 25,950.47 and 7,946.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.99, 25,950.47 and 7,946.11 is: 11,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.99 : 25,950.47 = 7,946.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.99/25,950.47 = 7,946.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.99x = 25,950.47 × 7,946.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.99x = 206,205,289.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,205,289.17/17,313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,909.75

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