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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.68, 25,854.36 and 7,378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.68, 25,854.36 and 7,378.34 is: 11,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.68 : 25,854.36 = 7,378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.68/25,854.36 = 7,378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.68x = 25,854.36 × 7,378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.68x = 190,762,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,762,258.56/17,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.25

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