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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.30, 25,950.04 and 7,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.30, 25,950.04 and 7,297.44 is: 10,950.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.30 : 25,950.04 = 7,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.30/25,950.04 = 7,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.30x = 25,950.04 × 7,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.30x = 189,368,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,368,859.90/17,293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.42

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