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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.68, 25,762.35 and 7,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.68, 25,762.35 and 7,306.94 is: 10,965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.68 : 25,762.35 = 7,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.68/25,762.35 = 7,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.68x = 25,762.35 × 7,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.68x = 188,243,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,243,816.90/17,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,965.01

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