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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.80, 25,898.67 and 7,398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.80, 25,898.67 and 7,398.68 is: 11,098.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.80 : 25,898.67 = 7,398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.80/25,898.67 = 7,398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.80x = 25,898.67 × 7,398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.80x = 191,615,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,615,971.76/17,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.01

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