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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.33, 25,867.35 and 7,387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.33, 25,867.35 and 7,387.02 is: 11,071.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.33 : 25,867.35 = 7,387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.33/25,867.35 = 7,387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.33x = 25,867.35 × 7,387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.33x = 191,082,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,082,631.80/17,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,071.27

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