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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.66, 25,740.57 and 7,297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.66, 25,740.57 and 7,297.26 is: 10,947.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.66 : 25,740.57 = 7,297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.66/25,740.57 = 7,297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.66x = 25,740.57 × 7,297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.66x = 187,835,631.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,835,631.84/17,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.63

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