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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.62, 25,907.94 and 7,412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.62, 25,907.94 and 7,412.26 is: 11,116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.62 : 25,907.94 = 7,412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.62/25,907.94 = 7,412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.62x = 25,907.94 × 7,412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.62x = 192,036,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,036,387.34/17,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,116.03

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