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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.70, 25,541.55 and 7,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.70, 25,541.55 and 7,163.70 is: 10,745.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.70 : 25,541.55 = 7,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.70/25,541.55 = 7,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.70x = 25,541.55 × 7,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.70x = 182,972,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,972,001.74/17,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.55

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