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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.24, 25,862.64 and 7,383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.24, 25,862.64 and 7,383.84 is: 11,066.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.24 : 25,862.64 = 7,383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.24/25,862.64 = 7,383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.24x = 25,862.64 × 7,383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.24x = 190,965,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,965,595.74/17,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.47

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