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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.70, 25,729.35 and 7,303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.70, 25,729.35 and 7,303.30 is: 10,946.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.70 : 25,729.35 = 7,303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.70/25,729.35 = 7,303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.70x = 25,729.35 × 7,303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.70x = 187,909,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,909,161.86/17,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.78

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