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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.27, 25,970.82 and 7,958.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.27, 25,970.82 and 7,958.33 is: 11,927.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.27 : 25,970.82 = 7,958.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.27/25,970.82 = 7,958.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.27x = 25,970.82 × 7,958.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.27x = 206,684,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,684,226.08/17,328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,927.57

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