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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.12, 25,527.51 and 7,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.12, 25,527.51 and 7,159.56 is: 10,736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.12 : 25,527.51 = 7,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.12/25,527.51 = 7,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.12x = 25,527.51 × 7,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.12x = 182,765,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,765,739.50/17,022.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,736.96

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