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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.48, 25,558.96 and 7,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.48, 25,558.96 and 7,175.92 is: 10,766.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.48 : 25,558.96 = 7,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.48/25,558.96 = 7,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.48x = 25,558.96 × 7,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.48x = 183,409,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,409,052.24/17,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,766.93

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