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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.76, 25,836.72 and 7,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.76, 25,836.72 and 7,362 is: 11,044.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.76 : 25,836.72 = 7,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.76/25,836.72 = 7,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.76x = 25,836.72 × 7,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.76x = 190,209,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,209,932.64/17,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.10

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