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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.44, 25,515.16 and 7,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.44, 25,515.16 and 7,161.32 is: 10,731.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.44 : 25,515.16 = 7,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.44/25,515.16 = 7,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.44x = 25,515.16 × 7,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.44x = 182,722,225.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,722,225.61/17,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,731.05

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