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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.68, 25,829.66 and 7,360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.68, 25,829.66 and 7,360.20 is: 11,043.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.68 : 25,829.66 = 7,360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.68/25,829.66 = 7,360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.68x = 25,829.66 × 7,360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.68x = 190,111,463.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,111,463.53/17,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.57

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