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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.44, 25,847.10 and 7,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.44, 25,847.10 and 7,369.32 is: 11,054.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.44 : 25,847.10 = 7,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.44/25,847.10 = 7,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.44x = 25,847.10 × 7,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.44x = 190,475,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,475,550.97/17,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.60

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