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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.86, 25,691.55 and 7,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.86, 25,691.55 and 7,265.02 is: 10,898.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.86 : 25,691.55 = 7,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.86/25,691.55 = 7,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.86x = 25,691.55 × 7,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.86x = 186,649,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,649,624.58/17,126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.06

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