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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.14, 25,744.40 and 7,308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.14, 25,744.40 and 7,308.48 is: 10,952.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.14 : 25,744.40 = 7,308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.14/25,744.40 = 7,308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.14x = 25,744.40 × 7,308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.14x = 188,152,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,152,322.06/17,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.37

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