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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.36, 25,795.89 and 7,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.36, 25,795.89 and 7,335.70 is: 11,004.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.36 : 25,795.89 = 7,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.36/25,795.89 = 7,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.36x = 25,795.89 × 7,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.36x = 189,230,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,230,910.27/17,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.13

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