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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.40, 25,826.78 and 7,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.40, 25,826.78 and 7,375.54 is: 11,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.40 : 25,826.78 = 7,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.40/25,826.78 = 7,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.40x = 25,826.78 × 7,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.40x = 190,486,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,486,448.96/17,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.25

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