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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.39, 25,552.06 and 7,175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.39, 25,552.06 and 7,175.32 is: 10,758.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.39 : 25,552.06 = 7,175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.39/25,552.06 = 7,175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.39x = 25,552.06 × 7,175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.39x = 183,344,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,344,125.34/17,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,758.76

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