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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.40, 25,974.60 and 7,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.40, 25,974.60 and 7,466.80 is: 11,200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.40 : 25,974.60 = 7,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.40/25,974.60 = 7,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.40x = 25,974.60 × 7,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.40x = 193,947,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,947,143.28/17,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.20

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