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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.45, 25,549.67 and 7,164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.45, 25,549.67 and 7,164.97 is: 10,751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.45 : 25,549.67 = 7,164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.45/25,549.67 = 7,164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.45x = 25,549.67 × 7,164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.45x = 183,062,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,062,619.06/17,026.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.66

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