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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.33, 25,870.35 and 7,389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.33, 25,870.35 and 7,389.02 is: 11,074.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.33 : 25,870.35 = 7,389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.33/25,870.35 = 7,389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.33x = 25,870.35 × 7,389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.33x = 191,156,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,156,533.56/17,261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,074.26

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