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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.38, 25,942.77 and 7,443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.38, 25,942.77 and 7,443.24 is: 11,154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.38 : 25,942.77 = 7,443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.38/25,942.77 = 7,443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.38x = 25,942.77 × 7,443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.38x = 193,098,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,098,263.37/17,311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,154.41

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