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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.08, 25,571.09 and 7,184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.08, 25,571.09 and 7,184.35 is: 10,777.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.08 : 25,571.09 = 7,184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.08/25,571.09 = 7,184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.08x = 25,571.09 × 7,184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.08x = 183,711,566.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,711,566.53/17,045.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,777.98

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