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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.54, 25,995.54 and 7,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.54, 25,995.54 and 7,470.60 is: 11,207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.54 : 25,995.54 = 7,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.54/25,995.54 = 7,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.54x = 25,995.54 × 7,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.54x = 194,202,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,202,281.12/17,328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,207.08

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