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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.20, 25,841.70 and 7,365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.20, 25,841.70 and 7,365.40 is: 11,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.20 : 25,841.70 = 7,365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.20/25,841.70 = 7,365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.20x = 25,841.70 × 7,365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.20x = 190,334,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,334,457.18/17,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.13

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