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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.54, 25,753.70 and 7,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.54, 25,753.70 and 7,299.74 is: 10,951.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.54 : 25,753.70 = 7,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.54/25,753.70 = 7,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.54x = 25,753.70 × 7,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.54x = 187,995,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,995,314.04/17,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,951.90

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