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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.27, 25,894.92 and 7,396.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.27, 25,894.92 and 7,396.15 is: 11,094.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.27 : 25,894.92 = 7,396.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.27/25,894.92 = 7,396.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.27x = 25,894.92 × 7,396.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.27x = 191,522,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,522,712.56/17,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,094.23

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