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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.72, 25,725.60 and 7,298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.72, 25,725.60 and 7,298.64 is: 10,945.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.72 : 25,725.60 = 7,298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.72/25,725.60 = 7,298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.72x = 25,725.60 × 7,298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.72x = 187,761,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,761,893.18/17,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,945.20

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