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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.76, 25,838.22 and 7,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.76, 25,838.22 and 7,363 is: 11,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.76 : 25,838.22 = 7,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.76/25,838.22 = 7,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.76x = 25,838.22 × 7,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.76x = 190,246,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,246,813.86/17,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.60

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