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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.80, 25,803.67 and 7,344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.80, 25,803.67 and 7,344.55 is: 11,007.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.80 : 25,803.67 = 7,344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.80/25,803.67 = 7,344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.80x = 25,803.67 × 7,344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.80x = 189,516,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,516,344.50/17,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.64

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