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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.68, 25,544.30 and 7,166.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.68, 25,544.30 and 7,166.21 is: 10,747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.68 : 25,544.30 = 7,166.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.68/25,544.30 = 7,166.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.68x = 25,544.30 × 7,166.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.68x = 183,055,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,055,654.55/17,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,747.32

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