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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022, 25,522.59 and 7,023.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022, 25,522.59 and 7,023.65 is: 10,531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022 : 25,522.59 = 7,023.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022/25,522.59 = 7,023.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022x = 25,522.59 × 7,023.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022x = 179,261,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,261,739.25/17,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.18

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