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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.35, 25,957.40 and 7,461.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.35, 25,957.40 and 7,461.27 is: 11,183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.35 : 25,957.40 = 7,461.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.35/25,957.40 = 7,461.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.35x = 25,957.40 × 7,461.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.35x = 193,675,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,675,132.59/17,317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,183.88

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