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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,218.52, 25,836.67 and 7,355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,218.52, 25,836.67 and 7,355.15 is: 11,036.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,218.52 : 25,836.67 = 7,355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,218.52/25,836.67 = 7,355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,218.52x = 25,836.67 × 7,355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,218.52x = 190,032,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,032,705.58/17,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,036.53

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