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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.60, 25,750.60 and 7,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.60, 25,750.60 and 7,173.20 is: 10,761.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.60 : 25,750.60 = 7,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.60/25,750.60 = 7,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.60x = 25,750.60 × 7,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.60x = 184,714,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,714,203.92/17,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.97

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