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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.56, 25,558.77 and 7,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.56, 25,558.77 and 7,171.26 is: 10,761.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.56 : 25,558.77 = 7,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.56/25,558.77 = 7,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.56x = 25,558.77 × 7,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.56x = 183,288,584.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,288,584.95/17,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.07

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