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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.64, 25,827.72 and 7,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.64, 25,827.72 and 7,356 is: 11,035.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.64 : 25,827.72 = 7,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.64/25,827.72 = 7,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.64x = 25,827.72 × 7,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.64x = 189,988,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,988,708.32/17,216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.18

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