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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.20, 25,953.45 and 7,440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.20, 25,953.45 and 7,440.55 is: 11,166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.20 : 25,953.45 = 7,440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.20/25,953.45 = 7,440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.20x = 25,953.45 × 7,440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.20x = 193,107,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,107,942.40/17,294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,166.05

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