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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.78, 25,541.12 and 7,033.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.78, 25,541.12 and 7,033.22 is: 10,552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.78 : 25,541.12 = 7,033.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.78/25,541.12 = 7,033.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.78x = 25,541.12 × 7,033.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.78x = 179,636,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,636,316.01/17,023.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.08

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