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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,215.05, 25,801.05 and 7,342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,215.05, 25,801.05 and 7,342.80 is: 11,005.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,215.05 : 25,801.05 = 7,342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,215.05/25,801.05 = 7,342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,215.05x = 25,801.05 × 7,342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,215.05x = 189,451,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,451,949.94/17,215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.02

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