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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.37, 25,893.53 and 7,398.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.37, 25,893.53 and 7,398.30 is: 11,098.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.37 : 25,893.53 = 7,398.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.37/25,893.53 = 7,398.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.37x = 25,893.53 × 7,398.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.37x = 191,568,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,568,103.00/17,261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.08

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