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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,201.04, 25,802.72 and 7,340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,201.04, 25,802.72 and 7,340.28 is: 11,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,201.04 : 25,802.72 = 7,340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,201.04/25,802.72 = 7,340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,201.04x = 25,802.72 × 7,340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,201.04x = 189,399,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,399,189.56/17,201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.92

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