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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.88, 25,898.76 and 7,401.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.88, 25,898.76 and 7,401.78 is: 11,103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.88 : 25,898.76 = 7,401.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.88/25,898.76 = 7,401.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.88x = 25,898.76 × 7,401.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.88x = 191,696,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,696,923.79/17,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,103.29

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