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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,258.69, 25,882.92 and 7,395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,258.69, 25,882.92 and 7,395.68 is: 11,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,258.69 : 25,882.92 = 7,395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,258.69/25,882.92 = 7,395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,258.69x = 25,882.92 × 7,395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,258.69x = 191,421,664.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,421,664.37/17,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,091.32

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