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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.34, 25,885.09 and 7,396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.34, 25,885.09 and 7,396.98 is: 11,093.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.34 : 25,885.09 = 7,396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.34/25,885.09 = 7,396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.34x = 25,885.09 × 7,396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.34x = 191,471,493.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,471,493.03/17,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.15

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