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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.76, 25,839.72 and 7,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.76, 25,839.72 and 7,364 is: 11,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.76 : 25,839.72 = 7,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.76/25,839.72 = 7,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.76x = 25,839.72 × 7,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.76x = 190,283,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,283,698.08/17,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.10

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