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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,201.34, 25,803.39 and 7,340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,201.34, 25,803.39 and 7,340.73 is: 11,011.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,201.34 : 25,803.39 = 7,340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,201.34/25,803.39 = 7,340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,201.34x = 25,803.39 × 7,340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,201.34x = 189,415,719.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,415,719.07/17,201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.68

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