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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.31, 25,726.29 and 7,298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.31, 25,726.29 and 7,298.29 is: 10,941.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.31 : 25,726.29 = 7,298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.31/25,726.29 = 7,298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.31x = 25,726.29 × 7,298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.31x = 187,757,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,757,925.04/17,160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,941.41

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