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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.34, 25,883.59 and 7,395.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.34, 25,883.59 and 7,395.98 is: 11,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.34 : 25,883.59 = 7,395.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.34/25,883.59 = 7,395.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.34x = 25,883.59 × 7,395.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.34x = 191,434,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,434,513.97/17,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,091.65

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