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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.68, 25,799.20 and 7,337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.68, 25,799.20 and 7,337.04 is: 11,006.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.68 : 25,799.20 = 7,337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.68/25,799.20 = 7,337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.68x = 25,799.20 × 7,337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.68x = 189,289,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,289,762.37/17,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.70

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