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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.52, 25,573.26 and 7,185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.52, 25,573.26 and 7,185.80 is: 10,780.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.52 : 25,573.26 = 7,185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.52/25,573.26 = 7,185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.52x = 25,573.26 × 7,185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.52x = 183,764,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,764,331.71/17,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,780.17

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