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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.55, 25,803.30 and 7,344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.55, 25,803.30 and 7,344.30 is: 11,007.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.55 : 25,803.30 = 7,344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.55/25,803.30 = 7,344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.55x = 25,803.30 × 7,344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.55x = 189,507,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,507,176.19/17,216.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.27

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