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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.37, 25,676.96 and 7,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.37, 25,676.96 and 7,270 is: 10,895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.37 : 25,676.96 = 7,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.37/25,676.96 = 7,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.37x = 25,676.96 × 7,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.37x = 186,671,499.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,671,499.20/17,133.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.20

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