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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.20, 25,967.70 and 7,453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.20, 25,967.70 and 7,453.80 is: 11,179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.20 : 25,967.70 = 7,453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.20/25,967.70 = 7,453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.20x = 25,967.70 × 7,453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.20x = 193,558,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,558,042.26/17,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,179.15

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