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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.28, 25,555.62 and 7,168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.28, 25,555.62 and 7,168.92 is: 10,757.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.28 : 25,555.62 = 7,168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.28/25,555.62 = 7,168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.28x = 25,555.62 × 7,168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.28x = 183,206,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,206,195.33/17,030.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,757.67

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