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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.48, 25,759.44 and 7,304.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.48, 25,759.44 and 7,304.73 is: 10,961.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.48 : 25,759.44 = 7,304.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.48/25,759.44 = 7,304.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.48x = 25,759.44 × 7,304.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.48x = 188,165,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,165,754.15/17,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.23

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