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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.08, 25,751.16 and 7,307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.08, 25,751.16 and 7,307.04 is: 10,955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.08 : 25,751.16 = 7,307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.08/25,751.16 = 7,307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.08x = 25,751.16 × 7,307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.08x = 188,164,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,164,756.17/17,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.05

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