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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.04, 25,984.29 and 7,970.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.04, 25,984.29 and 7,970.25 is: 11,956.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.04 : 25,984.29 = 7,970.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.04/25,984.29 = 7,970.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.04x = 25,984.29 × 7,970.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.04x = 207,101,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,101,268.54/17,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.63

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