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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.95, 25,520.40 and 7,164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.95, 25,520.40 and 7,164.82 is: 10,736.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.95 : 25,520.40 = 7,164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.95/25,520.40 = 7,164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.95x = 25,520.40 × 7,164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.95x = 182,849,072.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,849,072.33/17,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,736.28

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