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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.90, 25,547.98 and 7,168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.90, 25,547.98 and 7,168.34 is: 10,753.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.90 : 25,547.98 = 7,168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.90/25,547.98 = 7,168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.90x = 25,547.98 × 7,168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.90x = 183,136,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,136,606.95/17,030.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,753.20

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