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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.52, 25,942.92 and 7,431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.52, 25,942.92 and 7,431.92 is: 11,149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.52 : 25,942.92 = 7,431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.52/25,942.92 = 7,431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.52x = 25,942.92 × 7,431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.52x = 192,805,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,805,706.01/17,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,149.66

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