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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.68, 25,759.35 and 7,304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.68, 25,759.35 and 7,304.95 is: 10,962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.68 : 25,759.35 = 7,304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.68/25,759.35 = 7,304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.68x = 25,759.35 × 7,304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.68x = 188,170,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,170,763.78/17,165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.03

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