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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.89, 25,801.03 and 7,352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.89, 25,801.03 and 7,352.71 is: 11,018.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.89 : 25,801.03 = 7,352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.89/25,801.03 = 7,352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.89x = 25,801.03 × 7,352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.89x = 189,707,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,707,491.29/17,216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.69

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