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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.68, 25,857.36 and 7,380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.68, 25,857.36 and 7,380.34 is: 11,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.68 : 25,857.36 = 7,380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.68/25,857.36 = 7,380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.68x = 25,857.36 × 7,380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.68x = 190,836,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,836,108.30/17,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.24

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