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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,020.08, 25,543.62 and 7,166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,020.08, 25,543.62 and 7,166.16 is: 10,754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,020.08 : 25,543.62 = 7,166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,020.08/25,543.62 = 7,166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,020.08x = 25,543.62 × 7,166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,020.08x = 183,049,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,049,667.90/17,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,754.92

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