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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.11, 25,861.05 and 7,382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.11, 25,861.05 and 7,382.83 is: 11,065.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.11 : 25,861.05 = 7,382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.11/25,861.05 = 7,382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.11x = 25,861.05 × 7,382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.11x = 190,927,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,927,735.77/17,255.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.00

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