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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.67, 25,900.51 and 7,407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.67, 25,900.51 and 7,407.30 is: 11,108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.67 : 25,900.51 = 7,407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.67/25,900.51 = 7,407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.67x = 25,900.51 × 7,407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.67x = 191,852,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,852,847.72/17,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.59

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