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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.94, 25,833.33 and 7,354.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.94, 25,833.33 and 7,354.29 is: 11,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.94 : 25,833.33 = 7,354.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.94/25,833.33 = 7,354.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.94x = 25,833.33 × 7,354.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.94x = 189,985,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,985,800.49/17,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,036.10

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