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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.82, 25,950.53 and 7,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.82, 25,950.53 and 7,441.08 is: 11,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.82 : 25,950.53 = 7,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.82/25,950.53 = 7,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.82x = 25,950.53 × 7,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.82x = 193,099,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,099,932.57/17,305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,158.10

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