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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.20, 25,534.76 and 7,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.20, 25,534.76 and 7,164.40 is: 10,742.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.20 : 25,534.76 = 7,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.20/25,534.76 = 7,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.20x = 25,534.76 × 7,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.20x = 182,941,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,941,234.54/17,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,742.17

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