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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.51, 25,812.29 and 7,345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.51, 25,812.29 and 7,345.75 is: 11,019.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.51 : 25,812.29 = 7,345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.51/25,812.29 = 7,345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.51x = 25,812.29 × 7,345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.51x = 189,610,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,610,592.54/17,206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.70

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