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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.29, 25,734.63 and 7,288.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.29, 25,734.63 and 7,288.82 is: 10,924.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.29 : 25,734.63 = 7,288.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.29/25,734.63 = 7,288.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.29x = 25,734.63 × 7,288.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.29x = 187,574,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,574,957.16/17,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,924.39

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