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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.28, 25,899.42 and 7,399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.28, 25,899.42 and 7,399.16 is: 11,098.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.28 : 25,899.42 = 7,399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.28/25,899.42 = 7,399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.28x = 25,899.42 × 7,399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.28x = 191,633,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,633,952.49/17,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.74

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