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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,200.08, 25,776.90 and 7,336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,200.08, 25,776.90 and 7,336.62 is: 10,995.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,200.08 : 25,776.90 = 7,336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,200.08/25,776.90 = 7,336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,200.08x = 25,776.90 × 7,336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,200.08x = 189,115,320.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,115,320.08/17,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,995.03

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