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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.20, 25,849.80 and 7,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.20, 25,849.80 and 7,373.48 is: 11,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.20 : 25,849.80 = 7,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.20/25,849.80 = 7,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.20x = 25,849.80 × 7,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.20x = 190,602,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,602,854.06/17,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.21

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