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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.22, 25,969.29 and 7,957.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.22, 25,969.29 and 7,957.31 is: 11,926.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.22 : 25,969.29 = 7,957.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.22/25,969.29 = 7,957.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.22x = 25,969.29 × 7,957.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.22x = 206,645,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,645,561.16/17,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.07

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