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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.89, 25,744.03 and 7,308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.89, 25,744.03 and 7,308.23 is: 10,952.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.89 : 25,744.03 = 7,308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.89/25,744.03 = 7,308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.89x = 25,744.03 × 7,308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.89x = 188,143,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,143,145.38/17,178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.00

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