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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.16, 25,564.08 and 7,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.16, 25,564.08 and 7,174.80 is: 10,766.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.16 : 25,564.08 = 7,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.16/25,564.08 = 7,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.16x = 25,564.08 × 7,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.16x = 183,417,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,417,161.18/17,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,766.34

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