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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.64, 25,879.77 and 7,395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.64, 25,879.77 and 7,395.36 is: 11,083.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.64 : 25,879.77 = 7,395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.64/25,879.77 = 7,395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.64x = 25,879.77 × 7,395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.64x = 191,390,215.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,390,215.87/17,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,083.75

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