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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.64, 25,881.27 and 7,396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.64, 25,881.27 and 7,396.36 is: 11,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.64 : 25,881.27 = 7,396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.64/25,881.27 = 7,396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.64x = 25,881.27 × 7,396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.64x = 191,427,190.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,427,190.18/17,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,085.25

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