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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.24, 25,792.38 and 7,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.24, 25,792.38 and 7,333.44 is: 10,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.24 : 25,792.38 = 7,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.24/25,792.38 = 7,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.24x = 25,792.38 × 7,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.24x = 189,146,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,146,871.19/17,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.40

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