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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.21, 25,751.93 and 7,164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.21, 25,751.93 and 7,164.39 is: 10,748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.21 : 25,751.93 = 7,164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.21/25,751.93 = 7,164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.21x = 25,751.93 × 7,164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.21x = 184,496,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,496,833.95/17,165.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,748.30

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