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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,175.02, 25,767.66 and 7,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,175.02, 25,767.66 and 7,184.58 is: 10,779.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,175.02 : 25,767.66 = 7,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,175.02/25,767.66 = 7,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,175.02x = 25,767.66 × 7,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,175.02x = 185,129,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,129,814.68/17,175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,779.02

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