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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,215.82, 25,834.66 and 7,355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,215.82, 25,834.66 and 7,355.16 is: 11,037.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,215.82 : 25,834.66 = 7,355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,215.82/25,834.66 = 7,355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,215.82x = 25,834.66 × 7,355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,215.82x = 190,018,057.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,018,057.85/17,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.41

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