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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.74, 25,997.19 and 7,345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.74, 25,997.19 and 7,345.16 is: 11,012.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.74 : 25,997.19 = 7,345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.74/25,997.19 = 7,345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.74x = 25,997.19 × 7,345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.74x = 190,953,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,953,520.10/17,339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,012.48

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