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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.01, 25,558.26 and 7,177.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.01, 25,558.26 and 7,177.91 is: 10,763.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.01 : 25,558.26 = 7,177.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.01/25,558.26 = 7,177.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.01x = 25,558.26 × 7,177.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.01x = 183,454,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,454,762.25/17,044.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.59

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