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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.93, 25,902.36 and 7,408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.93, 25,902.36 and 7,408.56 is: 11,110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.93 : 25,902.36 = 7,408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.93/25,902.36 = 7,408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.93x = 25,902.36 × 7,408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.93x = 191,899,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,899,188.20/17,271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.47

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