Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.20, 25,794 and 7,333.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,194.20, 25,794 and 7,333.50 is: 11,001.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,194.20 : 25,794 = 7,333.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,194.20/25,794 = 7,333.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,194.20x = 25,794 × 7,333.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,194.20x = 189,160,299 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,160,299/17,194.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,001.40
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