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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.92, 25,897.88 and 7,405.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.92, 25,897.88 and 7,405.55 is: 11,105.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.92 : 25,897.88 = 7,405.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.92/25,897.88 = 7,405.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.92x = 25,897.88 × 7,405.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.92x = 191,787,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,787,878.72/17,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.96

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