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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.83, 25,544.23 and 7,161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.83, 25,544.23 and 7,161.35 is: 10,746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.83 : 25,544.23 = 7,161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.83/25,544.23 = 7,161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.83x = 25,544.23 × 7,161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.83x = 182,931,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,931,025.89/17,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,746.22

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