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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.22, 25,732.35 and 7,303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.22, 25,732.35 and 7,303.14 is: 10,951.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.22 : 25,732.35 = 7,303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.22/25,732.35 = 7,303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.22x = 25,732.35 × 7,303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.22x = 187,926,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,926,954.58/17,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,951.95

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