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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.64, 25,814.16 and 7,361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.64, 25,814.16 and 7,361.46 is: 11,031.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.64 : 25,814.16 = 7,361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.64/25,814.16 = 7,361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.64x = 25,814.16 × 7,361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.64x = 190,029,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,029,906.27/17,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.81

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