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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.89, 25,990.09 and 7,459.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.89, 25,990.09 and 7,459.25 is: 11,179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.89 : 25,990.09 = 7,459.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.89/25,990.09 = 7,459.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.89x = 25,990.09 × 7,459.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.89x = 193,866,430.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,866,430.23/17,340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,179.73

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