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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.92, 25,692.42 and 7,264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.92, 25,692.42 and 7,264.92 is: 10,898.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.92 : 25,692.42 = 7,264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.92/25,692.42 = 7,264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.92x = 25,692.42 × 7,264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.92x = 186,653,375.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,653,375.91/17,126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.25

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