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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,227.08, 25,842.04 and 7,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,227.08, 25,842.04 and 7,366.44 is: 11,050.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,227.08 : 25,842.04 = 7,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,227.08/25,842.04 = 7,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,227.08x = 25,842.04 × 7,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,227.08x = 190,363,915.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,363,915.63/17,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.27

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