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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.44, 25,838.88 and 7,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.44, 25,838.88 and 7,357.96 is: 11,041.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.44 : 25,838.88 = 7,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.44/25,838.88 = 7,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.44x = 25,838.88 × 7,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.44x = 190,121,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,121,445.48/17,219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.09

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