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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.46, 25,834.64 and 7,365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.46, 25,834.64 and 7,365.18 is: 11,038.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.46 : 25,834.64 = 7,365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.46/25,834.64 = 7,365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.46x = 25,834.64 × 7,365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.46x = 190,276,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,276,737.01/17,237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,038.56

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