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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.28, 25,854.16 and 7,380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.28, 25,854.16 and 7,380.24 is: 11,067.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.28 : 25,854.16 = 7,380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.28/25,854.16 = 7,380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.28x = 25,854.16 × 7,380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.28x = 190,809,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,809,905.80/17,240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.68

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