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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.10, 25,746.12 and 7,304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.10, 25,746.12 and 7,304.76 is: 10,952.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.10 : 25,746.12 = 7,304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.10/25,746.12 = 7,304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.10x = 25,746.12 × 7,304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.10x = 188,069,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,069,227.53/17,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.66

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