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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.81, 25,570.67 and 7,184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.81, 25,570.67 and 7,184.09 is: 10,777.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.81 : 25,570.67 = 7,184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.81/25,570.67 = 7,184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.81x = 25,570.67 × 7,184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.81x = 183,702,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,702,022.65/17,044.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,777.59

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