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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.40, 25,810.20 and 7,348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.40, 25,810.20 and 7,348.32 is: 11,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.40 : 25,810.20 = 7,348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.40/25,810.20 = 7,348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.40x = 25,810.20 × 7,348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.40x = 189,661,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,661,608.86/17,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,024.02

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