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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,287.70, 25,937.74 and 7,294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,287.70, 25,937.74 and 7,294.94 is: 10,945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,287.70 : 25,937.74 = 7,294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,287.70/25,937.74 = 7,294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,287.70x = 25,937.74 × 7,294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,287.70x = 189,214,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,214,181.30/17,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,945.02

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