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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.52, 25,561.66 and 7,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.52, 25,561.66 and 7,173 is: 10,763.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.52 : 25,561.66 = 7,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.52/25,561.66 = 7,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.52x = 25,561.66 × 7,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.52x = 183,353,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,353,787.18/17,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.66

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