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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,020.22, 25,514.76 and 7,160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,020.22, 25,514.76 and 7,160.19 is: 10,733.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,020.22 : 25,514.76 = 7,160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,020.22/25,514.76 = 7,160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,020.22x = 25,514.76 × 7,160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,020.22x = 182,690,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,690,529.40/17,020.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,733.74

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