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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.67, 25,871.43 and 7,380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.67, 25,871.43 and 7,380.09 is: 11,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.67 : 25,871.43 = 7,380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.67/25,871.43 = 7,380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.67x = 25,871.43 × 7,380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.67x = 190,933,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,933,481.83/17,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.12

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