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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.44, 25,843.28 and 7,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.44, 25,843.28 and 7,377.12 is: 11,062.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.44 : 25,843.28 = 7,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.44/25,843.28 = 7,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.44x = 25,843.28 × 7,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.44x = 190,648,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,648,977.75/17,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.73

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