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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.22, 25,516.26 and 7,161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.22, 25,516.26 and 7,161.19 is: 10,735.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.22 : 25,516.26 = 7,161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.22/25,516.26 = 7,161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.22x = 25,516.26 × 7,161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.22x = 182,726,785.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,726,785.95/17,021.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,735.23

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