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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.36, 25,550.88 and 7,165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.36, 25,550.88 and 7,165.76 is: 10,752.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.36 : 25,550.88 = 7,165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.36/25,550.88 = 7,165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.36x = 25,550.88 × 7,165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.36x = 183,091,473.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,091,473.87/17,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,752.78

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