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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.27, 25,893.42 and 7,395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.27, 25,893.42 and 7,395.15 is: 11,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.27 : 25,893.42 = 7,395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.27/25,893.42 = 7,395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.27x = 25,893.42 × 7,395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.27x = 191,485,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,485,724.91/17,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.73

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