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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,215.26, 25,806.48 and 7,340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,215.26, 25,806.48 and 7,340.94 is: 11,004.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,215.26 : 25,806.48 = 7,340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,215.26/25,806.48 = 7,340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,215.26x = 25,806.48 × 7,340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,215.26x = 189,443,821.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,443,821.29/17,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.41

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