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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.95, 25,518.90 and 7,163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.95, 25,518.90 and 7,163.82 is: 10,734.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.95 : 25,518.90 = 7,163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.95/25,518.90 = 7,163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.95x = 25,518.90 × 7,163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.95x = 182,812,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,812,806.20/17,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,734.78

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