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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.69, 25,854.39 and 7,378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.69, 25,854.39 and 7,378.36 is: 11,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.69 : 25,854.39 = 7,378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.69/25,854.39 = 7,378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.69x = 25,854.39 × 7,378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.69x = 190,762,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,762,997.00/17,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.28

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