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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.62, 25,872.35 and 7,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.62, 25,872.35 and 7,376.96 is: 11,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.62 : 25,872.35 = 7,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.62/25,872.35 = 7,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.62x = 25,872.35 × 7,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.62x = 190,859,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,859,254.17/17,247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.83

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