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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.06, 25,972.98 and 7,961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.06, 25,972.98 and 7,961.14 is: 11,932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.06 : 25,972.98 = 7,961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.06/25,972.98 = 7,961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.06x = 25,972.98 × 7,961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.06x = 206,774,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,774,530.00/17,329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,932.24

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