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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.88, 25,740.66 and 7,299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.88, 25,740.66 and 7,299.32 is: 10,948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.88 : 25,740.66 = 7,299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.88/25,740.66 = 7,299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.88x = 25,740.66 × 7,299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.88x = 187,889,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,889,314.35/17,161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,948.06

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