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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.58, 25,852.73 and 7,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.58, 25,852.73 and 7,377.26 is: 11,056.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.58 : 25,852.73 = 7,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.58/25,852.73 = 7,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.58x = 25,852.73 × 7,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.58x = 190,722,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,722,144.77/17,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.63

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