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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.28, 25,554.12 and 7,167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.28, 25,554.12 and 7,167.92 is: 10,756.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.28 : 25,554.12 = 7,167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.28/25,554.12 = 7,167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.28x = 25,554.12 × 7,167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.28x = 183,169,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,169,887.83/17,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,756.17

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