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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.28, 25,753.44 and 7,312.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.28, 25,753.44 and 7,312.98 is: 10,971.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.28 : 25,753.44 = 7,312.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.28/25,753.44 = 7,312.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.28x = 25,753.44 × 7,312.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.28x = 188,334,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,334,391.65/17,165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.82

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