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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.36, 25,738.44 and 7,810.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.36, 25,738.44 and 7,810.96 is: 11,704.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.36 : 25,738.44 = 7,810.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.36/25,738.44 = 7,810.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.36x = 25,738.44 × 7,810.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.36x = 201,041,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,041,925.30/17,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.57

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