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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.16, 25,750.32 and 7,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.16, 25,750.32 and 7,303.76 is: 10,957.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.16 : 25,750.32 = 7,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.16/25,750.32 = 7,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.16x = 25,750.32 × 7,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.16x = 188,074,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,074,157.20/17,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,957.38

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