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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.95, 25,545.93 and 7,162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.95, 25,545.93 and 7,162.47 is: 10,747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.95 : 25,545.93 = 7,162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.95/25,545.93 = 7,162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.95x = 25,545.93 × 7,162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.95x = 182,971,957.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,971,957.25/17,023.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,747.91

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