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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.08, 25,553.50 and 7,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.08, 25,553.50 and 7,167.72 is: 10,755.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.08 : 25,553.50 = 7,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.08/25,553.50 = 7,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.08x = 25,553.50 × 7,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.08x = 183,160,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,160,333.02/17,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,755.74

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