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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.69, 25,846.89 and 7,373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.69, 25,846.89 and 7,373.36 is: 11,050.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.69 : 25,846.89 = 7,373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.69/25,846.89 = 7,373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.69x = 25,846.89 × 7,373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.69x = 190,578,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,578,489.47/17,245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.79

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