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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.64, 25,820.34 and 7,344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.64, 25,820.34 and 7,344.27 is: 11,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.64 : 25,820.34 = 7,344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.64/25,820.34 = 7,344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.64x = 25,820.34 × 7,344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.64x = 189,631,382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,631,382.63/17,207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.19

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