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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.70, 25,732.35 and 7,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.70, 25,732.35 and 7,305.30 is: 10,949.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.70 : 25,732.35 = 7,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.70/25,732.35 = 7,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.70x = 25,732.35 × 7,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.70x = 187,982,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,982,536.46/17,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.78

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