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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.44, 25,777.28 and 7,333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.44, 25,777.28 and 7,333.12 is: 10,996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.44 : 25,777.28 = 7,333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.44/25,777.28 = 7,333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.44x = 25,777.28 × 7,333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.44x = 189,027,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,027,887.51/17,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.74

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