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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.98, 25,815.91 and 7,352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.98, 25,815.91 and 7,352.70 is: 11,019.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.98 : 25,815.91 = 7,352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.98/25,815.91 = 7,352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.98x = 25,815.91 × 7,352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.98x = 189,816,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,816,641.46/17,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.85

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