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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.10, 25,954.02 and 7,459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.10, 25,954.02 and 7,459.02 is: 11,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.10 : 25,954.02 = 7,459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.10/25,954.02 = 7,459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.10x = 25,954.02 × 7,459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.10x = 193,591,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,591,554.26/17,315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.50

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