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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.72, 25,895.80 and 7,404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.72, 25,895.80 and 7,404.88 is: 11,105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.72 : 25,895.80 = 7,404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.72/25,895.80 = 7,404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.72x = 25,895.80 × 7,404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.72x = 191,755,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,755,291.50/17,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.48

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