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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.41, 25,895.63 and 7,404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.41, 25,895.63 and 7,404.04 is: 11,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.41 : 25,895.63 = 7,404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.41/25,895.63 = 7,404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.41x = 25,895.63 × 7,404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.41x = 191,732,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,732,331.22/17,267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,103.71

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