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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.40, 25,973.10 and 7,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.40, 25,973.10 and 7,465.80 is: 11,198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.40 : 25,973.10 = 7,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.40/25,973.10 = 7,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.40x = 25,973.10 × 7,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.40x = 193,909,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,909,969.98/17,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,198.70

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