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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.53, 25,892.30 and 7,394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.53, 25,892.30 and 7,394.42 is: 11,091.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.53 : 25,892.30 = 7,394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.53/25,892.30 = 7,394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.53x = 25,892.30 × 7,394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.53x = 191,458,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,458,624.18/17,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,091.64

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