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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.32, 25,747.62 and 7,299.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.32, 25,747.62 and 7,299.95 is: 10,951.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.32 : 25,747.62 = 7,299.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.32/25,747.62 = 7,299.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.32x = 25,747.62 × 7,299.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.32x = 187,956,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,956,302.12/17,163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,951.05

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