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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.40, 25,794.65 and 7,329.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.40, 25,794.65 and 7,329.39 is: 10,994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.40 : 25,794.65 = 7,329.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.40/25,794.65 = 7,329.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.40x = 25,794.65 × 7,329.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.40x = 189,058,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,058,971.36/17,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,994.10

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