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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.68, 25,562.28 and 7,178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.68, 25,562.28 and 7,178.16 is: 10,765.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.68 : 25,562.28 = 7,178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.68/25,562.28 = 7,178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.68x = 25,562.28 × 7,178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.68x = 183,490,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,490,135.80/17,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,765.24

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