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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.70, 25,992.45 and 7,470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.70, 25,992.45 and 7,470.30 is: 11,203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.70 : 25,992.45 = 7,470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.70/25,992.45 = 7,470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.70x = 25,992.45 × 7,470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.70x = 194,171,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,171,399.24/17,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,203.90

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