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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.86, 25,738.60 and 7,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.86, 25,738.60 and 7,297.06 is: 10,950.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.86 : 25,738.60 = 7,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.86/25,738.60 = 7,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.86x = 25,738.60 × 7,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.86x = 187,816,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,816,150.00/17,150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.83

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