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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.62, 25,526.76 and 7,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.62, 25,526.76 and 7,159.06 is: 10,736.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.62 : 25,526.76 = 7,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.62/25,526.76 = 7,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.62x = 25,526.76 × 7,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.62x = 182,747,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,747,606.45/17,021.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,736.21

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