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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.68, 25,828.44 and 7,351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.68, 25,828.44 and 7,351.03 is: 11,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.68 : 25,828.44 = 7,351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.68/25,828.44 = 7,351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.68x = 25,828.44 × 7,351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.68x = 189,865,637.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,865,637.29/17,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.21

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