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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,212.68, 25,819.16 and 7,346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,212.68, 25,819.16 and 7,346.88 is: 11,020.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,212.68 : 25,819.16 = 7,346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,212.68/25,819.16 = 7,346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,212.68x = 25,819.16 × 7,346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,212.68x = 189,690,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,690,270.22/17,212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.38

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