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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.01, 25,916.21 and 7,414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.01, 25,916.21 and 7,414.10 is: 11,124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.01 : 25,916.21 = 7,414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.01/25,916.21 = 7,414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.01x = 25,916.21 × 7,414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.01x = 192,145,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,145,205.91/17,272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,124.66

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