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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.24, 25,874.40 and 7,389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.24, 25,874.40 and 7,389.90 is: 11,082.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.24 : 25,874.40 = 7,389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.24/25,874.40 = 7,389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.24x = 25,874.40 × 7,389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.24x = 191,209,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,209,228.56/17,253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,082.51

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