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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,200.62, 25,802.28 and 7,339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,200.62, 25,802.28 and 7,339.98 is: 11,010.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,200.62 : 25,802.28 = 7,339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,200.62/25,802.28 = 7,339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,200.62x = 25,802.28 × 7,339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,200.62x = 189,388,219.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,388,219.15/17,200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.55

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