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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.44, 25,843.52 and 7,371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.44, 25,843.52 and 7,371.11 is: 11,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.44 : 25,843.52 = 7,371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.44/25,843.52 = 7,371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.44x = 25,843.52 × 7,371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.44x = 190,495,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,495,456.46/17,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.42

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