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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.16, 25,809.28 and 7,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.16, 25,809.28 and 7,343.60 is: 11,015.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.16 : 25,809.28 = 7,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.16/25,809.28 = 7,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.16x = 25,809.28 × 7,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.16x = 189,533,028.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,533,028.61/17,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,015.42

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