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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.11, 25,903.57 and 7,275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.11, 25,903.57 and 7,275.74 is: 10,914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.11 : 25,903.57 = 7,275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.11/25,903.57 = 7,275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.11x = 25,903.57 × 7,275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.11x = 188,467,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,467,640.39/17,268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.21

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