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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.68, 25,545.79 and 7,167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.68, 25,545.79 and 7,167.21 is: 10,748.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.68 : 25,545.79 = 7,167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.68/25,545.79 = 7,167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.68x = 25,545.79 × 7,167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.68x = 183,092,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,092,041.55/17,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,748.82

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