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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.12, 25,871.60 and 7,376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.12, 25,871.60 and 7,376.46 is: 11,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.12 : 25,871.60 = 7,376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.12/25,871.60 = 7,376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.12x = 25,871.60 × 7,376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.12x = 190,840,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,840,785.65/17,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.08

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