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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.42, 25,877.07 and 7,383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.42, 25,877.07 and 7,383.83 is: 11,066.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.42 : 25,877.07 = 7,383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.42/25,877.07 = 7,383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.42x = 25,877.07 × 7,383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.42x = 191,071,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,071,756.39/17,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.73

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