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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.21, 25,516.26 and 7,162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.21, 25,516.26 and 7,162.09 is: 10,732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.21 : 25,516.26 = 7,162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.21/25,516.26 = 7,162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.21x = 25,516.26 × 7,162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.21x = 182,749,714.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,749,714.77/17,028.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,732.17

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