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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.24, 25,994.94 and 7,343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.24, 25,994.94 and 7,343.65 is: 11,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.24 : 25,994.94 = 7,343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.24/25,994.94 = 7,343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.24x = 25,994.94 × 7,343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.24x = 190,897,741.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,897,741.13/17,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.21

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