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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.08, 25,552 and 7,166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.08, 25,552 and 7,166.72 is: 10,754.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.08 : 25,552 = 7,166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.08/25,552 = 7,166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.08x = 25,552 × 7,166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.08x = 183,124,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,124,029.44/17,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,754.24

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