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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.05, 25,555.92 and 7,041.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.05, 25,555.92 and 7,041.03 is: 10,557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.05 : 25,555.92 = 7,041.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.05/25,555.92 = 7,041.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.05x = 25,555.92 × 7,041.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.05x = 179,939,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,939,916.76/17,044.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,557.34

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