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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,334.20, 25,997.70 and 7,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,334.20, 25,997.70 and 7,473.80 is: 11,209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,334.20 : 25,997.70 = 7,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,334.20/25,997.70 = 7,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,334.20x = 25,997.70 × 7,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,334.20x = 194,301,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,301,610.26/17,334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.15

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