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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.84, 25,801.14 and 7,339.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.84, 25,801.14 and 7,339.23 is: 11,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.84 : 25,801.14 = 7,339.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.84/25,801.14 = 7,339.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.84x = 25,801.14 × 7,339.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.84x = 189,360,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,360,500.72/17,199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,009.43

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