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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.52, 25,542.45 and 7,168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.52, 25,542.45 and 7,168.59 is: 10,754.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.52 : 25,542.45 = 7,168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.52/25,542.45 = 7,168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.52x = 25,542.45 × 7,168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.52x = 183,103,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,103,351.65/17,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,754.01

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