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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.37, 25,904.55 and 7,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.37, 25,904.55 and 7,410 is: 11,112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.37 : 25,904.55 = 7,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.37/25,904.55 = 7,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.37x = 25,904.55 × 7,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.37x = 191,952,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,952,715.50/17,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,112.64

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