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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.95, 25,514.40 and 7,160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.95, 25,514.40 and 7,160.82 is: 10,730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.95 : 25,514.40 = 7,160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.95/25,514.40 = 7,160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.95x = 25,514.40 × 7,160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.95x = 182,704,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,704,025.81/17,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,730.28

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