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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.24, 25,567.68 and 7,185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.24, 25,567.68 and 7,185.36 is: 10,779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.24 : 25,567.68 = 7,185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.24/25,567.68 = 7,185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.24x = 25,567.68 × 7,185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.24x = 183,712,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,712,985.16/17,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,779.23

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