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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.58, 25,875.23 and 7,392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.58, 25,875.23 and 7,392.26 is: 11,079.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.58 : 25,875.23 = 7,392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.58/25,875.23 = 7,392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.58x = 25,875.23 × 7,392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.58x = 191,276,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,276,261.38/17,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,079.11

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