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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.62, 25,528.26 and 7,160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.62, 25,528.26 and 7,160.06 is: 10,737.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.62 : 25,528.26 = 7,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.62/25,528.26 = 7,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.62x = 25,528.26 × 7,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.62x = 182,783,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,783,873.30/17,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,737.71

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