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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.28, 25,900.92 and 7,400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.28, 25,900.92 and 7,400.16 is: 11,100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.28 : 25,900.92 = 7,400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.28/25,900.92 = 7,400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.28x = 25,900.92 × 7,400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.28x = 191,670,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,670,952.15/17,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,100.24

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