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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.96, 25,515.88 and 7,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.96, 25,515.88 and 7,161.84 is: 10,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.96 : 25,515.88 = 7,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.96/25,515.88 = 7,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.96x = 25,515.88 × 7,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.96x = 182,740,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,740,650.02/17,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,731.80

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