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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,155.99, 25,710.90 and 7,292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,155.99, 25,710.90 and 7,292.62 is: 10,929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,155.99 : 25,710.90 = 7,292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,155.99/25,710.90 = 7,292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,155.99x = 25,710.90 × 7,292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,155.99x = 187,499,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,499,823.56/17,155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.12

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