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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.48, 25,542.54 and 7,170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.48, 25,542.54 and 7,170.84 is: 10,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.48 : 25,542.54 = 7,170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.48/25,542.54 = 7,170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.48x = 25,542.54 × 7,170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.48x = 183,161,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,161,467.53/17,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,746.72

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