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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,025.48, 25,548.18 and 7,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,025.48, 25,548.18 and 7,164 is: 10,750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,025.48 : 25,548.18 = 7,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,025.48/25,548.18 = 7,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,025.48x = 25,548.18 × 7,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,025.48x = 183,027,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,027,161.52/17,025.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,750.19

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