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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,208.30, 25,823.38 and 7,347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,208.30, 25,823.38 and 7,347.66 is: 11,026.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,208.30 : 25,823.38 = 7,347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,208.30/25,823.38 = 7,347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,208.30x = 25,823.38 × 7,347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,208.30x = 189,741,416.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,741,416.29/17,208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.16

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