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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.43, 25,849.51 and 7,375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.43, 25,849.51 and 7,375.12 is: 11,053.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.43 : 25,849.51 = 7,375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.43/25,849.51 = 7,375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.43x = 25,849.51 × 7,375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.43x = 190,643,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,643,238.19/17,247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.43

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