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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.68, 25,953.28 and 7,312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.68, 25,953.28 and 7,312.36 is: 10,967.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.68 : 25,953.28 = 7,312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.68/25,953.28 = 7,312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.68x = 25,953.28 × 7,312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.68x = 189,779,726.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,779,726.54/17,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.59

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