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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.99, 25,977.95 and 7,458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.99, 25,977.95 and 7,458.91 is: 11,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.99 : 25,977.95 = 7,458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.99/25,977.95 = 7,458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.99x = 25,977.95 × 7,458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.99x = 193,767,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,767,221.30/17,314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,190.72

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