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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.44, 25,855.51 and 7,379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.44, 25,855.51 and 7,379.11 is: 11,059.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.44 : 25,855.51 = 7,379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.44/25,855.51 = 7,379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.44x = 25,855.51 × 7,379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.44x = 190,790,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,790,652.40/17,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.40

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