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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.67, 25,809.71 and 7,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.67, 25,809.71 and 7,344 is: 11,017.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.67 : 25,809.71 = 7,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.67/25,809.71 = 7,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.67x = 25,809.71 × 7,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.67x = 189,546,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,546,473.52/17,204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,017.15

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