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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,208.67, 25,823.96 and 7,348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,208.67, 25,823.96 and 7,348.03 is: 11,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,208.67 : 25,823.96 = 7,348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,208.67/25,823.96 = 7,348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,208.67x = 25,823.96 × 7,348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,208.67x = 189,755,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,755,232.80/17,208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.72

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