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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.62, 25,531.26 and 7,162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.62, 25,531.26 and 7,162.06 is: 10,740.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.62 : 25,531.26 = 7,162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.62/25,531.26 = 7,162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.62x = 25,531.26 × 7,162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.62x = 182,856,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,856,416.00/17,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,740.70

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