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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.02, 25,563.49 and 7,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.02, 25,563.49 and 7,179.30 is: 10,770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.02 : 25,563.49 = 7,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.02/25,563.49 = 7,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.02x = 25,563.49 × 7,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.02x = 183,527,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,527,885.35/17,040.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,770.40

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