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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.98, 25,906.42 and 7,417.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.98, 25,906.42 and 7,417.18 is: 11,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.98 : 25,906.42 = 7,417.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.98/25,906.42 = 7,417.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.98x = 25,906.42 × 7,417.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.98x = 192,152,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,152,580.30/17,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,125.75

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