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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.82, 25,746.86 and 7,299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.82, 25,746.86 and 7,299.45 is: 10,950.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.82 : 25,746.86 = 7,299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.82/25,746.86 = 7,299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.82x = 25,746.86 × 7,299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.82x = 187,937,935.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,937,935.48/17,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.29

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