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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.67, 25,899.01 and 7,406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.67, 25,899.01 and 7,406.30 is: 11,107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.67 : 25,899.01 = 7,406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.67/25,899.01 = 7,406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.67x = 25,899.01 × 7,406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.67x = 191,815,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,815,883.99/17,269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.09

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