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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.29, 25,968.22 and 7,969.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.29, 25,968.22 and 7,969.71 is: 11,946.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.29 : 25,968.22 = 7,969.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.29/25,968.22 = 7,969.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.29x = 25,968.22 × 7,969.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.29x = 206,959,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,959,182.62/17,323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.88

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