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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.70, 25,730.85 and 7,304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.70, 25,730.85 and 7,304.30 is: 10,948.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.70 : 25,730.85 = 7,304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.70/25,730.85 = 7,304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.70x = 25,730.85 × 7,304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.70x = 187,945,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,945,847.66/17,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,948.28

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