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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.68, 25,802.40 and 7,332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.68, 25,802.40 and 7,332.31 is: 11,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.68 : 25,802.40 = 7,332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.68/25,802.40 = 7,332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.68x = 25,802.40 × 7,332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.68x = 189,191,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,191,195.54/17,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,002.25

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