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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.40, 25,829.10 and 7,369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.40, 25,829.10 and 7,369.80 is: 11,054.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.40 : 25,829.10 = 7,369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.40/25,829.10 = 7,369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.40x = 25,829.10 × 7,369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.40x = 190,355,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,355,301.18/17,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.70

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