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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.90, 25,544.97 and 7,166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.90, 25,544.97 and 7,166.34 is: 10,750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.90 : 25,544.97 = 7,166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.90/25,544.97 = 7,166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.90x = 25,544.97 × 7,166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.90x = 183,063,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,063,940.31/17,028.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,750.19

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