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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.41, 25,820.78 and 7,371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.41, 25,820.78 and 7,371.54 is: 11,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.41 : 25,820.78 = 7,371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.41/25,820.78 = 7,371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.41x = 25,820.78 × 7,371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.41x = 190,338,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,338,875.74/17,226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.25

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