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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.33, 25,854.41 and 7,374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.33, 25,854.41 and 7,374.71 is: 11,062.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.33 : 25,854.41 = 7,374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.33/25,854.41 = 7,374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.33x = 25,854.41 × 7,374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.33x = 190,668,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,668,775.97/17,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.67

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