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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.94, 25,848.76 and 7,374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.94, 25,848.76 and 7,374.61 is: 11,052.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.94 : 25,848.76 = 7,374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.94/25,848.76 = 7,374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.94x = 25,848.76 × 7,374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.94x = 190,624,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,624,523.98/17,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.66

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