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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.36, 25,972.92 and 7,453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.36, 25,972.92 and 7,453.80 is: 11,180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.36 : 25,972.92 = 7,453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.36/25,972.92 = 7,453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.36x = 25,972.92 × 7,453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.36x = 193,596,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,596,951.10/17,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.00

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