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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.04, 25,862.56 and 7,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.04, 25,862.56 and 7,379.52 is: 11,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.04 : 25,862.56 = 7,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.04/25,862.56 = 7,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.04x = 25,862.56 × 7,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.04x = 190,853,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,853,278.77/17,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.73

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