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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,221.98, 25,835.82 and 7,355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,221.98, 25,835.82 and 7,355.37 is: 11,034.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,221.98 : 25,835.82 = 7,355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,221.98/25,835.82 = 7,355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,221.98x = 25,835.82 × 7,355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,221.98x = 190,032,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,032,015.35/17,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.27

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