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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.94, 25,845.77 and 7,372.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.94, 25,845.77 and 7,372.61 is: 11,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.94 : 25,845.77 = 7,372.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.94/25,845.77 = 7,372.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.94x = 25,845.77 × 7,372.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.94x = 190,550,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,550,810.11/17,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.67

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