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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,208.68, 25,823.94 and 7,348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,208.68, 25,823.94 and 7,348.03 is: 11,026.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,208.68 : 25,823.94 = 7,348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,208.68/25,823.94 = 7,348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,208.68x = 25,823.94 × 7,348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,208.68x = 189,755,085.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,755,085.84/17,208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.71

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