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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.46, 25,770.57 and 7,816.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.46, 25,770.57 and 7,816.63 is: 11,722.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.46 : 25,770.57 = 7,816.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.46/25,770.57 = 7,816.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.46x = 25,770.57 × 7,816.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.46x = 201,439,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,439,010.58/17,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,722.16

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