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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.45, 25,853.36 and 7,368.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.45, 25,853.36 and 7,368.57 is: 11,052.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.45 : 25,853.36 = 7,368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.45/25,853.36 = 7,368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.45x = 25,853.36 × 7,368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.45x = 190,502,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,502,256.05/17,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.93

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