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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,117.84, 25,671.66 and 7,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,117.84, 25,671.66 and 7,256.96 is: 10,883.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,117.84 : 25,671.66 = 7,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,117.84/25,671.66 = 7,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,117.84x = 25,671.66 × 7,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,117.84x = 186,298,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,298,209.75/17,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.28

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