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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.69, 25,553.07 and 7,173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.69, 25,553.07 and 7,173.72 is: 10,762.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.69 : 25,553.07 = 7,173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.69/25,553.07 = 7,173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.69x = 25,553.07 × 7,173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.69x = 183,310,569.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,310,569.32/17,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.91

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