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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,300.63, 25,953.68 and 7,440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,300.63, 25,953.68 and 7,440.30 is: 11,161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,300.63 : 25,953.68 = 7,440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,300.63/25,953.68 = 7,440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,300.63x = 25,953.68 × 7,440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,300.63x = 193,103,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,103,183.90/17,300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.63

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