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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.14, 25,811.91 and 7,359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.14, 25,811.91 and 7,359.96 is: 11,029.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.14 : 25,811.91 = 7,359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.14/25,811.91 = 7,359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.14x = 25,811.91 × 7,359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.14x = 189,974,625.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,974,625.12/17,224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.56

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