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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.39, 25,797.29 and 7,350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.39, 25,797.29 and 7,350.21 is: 11,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.39 : 25,797.29 = 7,350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.39/25,797.29 = 7,350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.39x = 25,797.29 × 7,350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.39x = 189,615,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,615,462.18/17,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,014.94

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