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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.14, 25,877.52 and 7,393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.14, 25,877.52 and 7,393.86 is: 11,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.14 : 25,877.52 = 7,393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.14/25,877.52 = 7,393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.14x = 25,877.52 × 7,393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.14x = 191,334,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,334,760.03/17,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,081.50

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