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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.96, 25,773.19 and 7,323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.96, 25,773.19 and 7,323.21 is: 10,983.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.96 : 25,773.19 = 7,323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.96/25,773.19 = 7,323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.96x = 25,773.19 × 7,323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.96x = 188,742,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,742,464.43/17,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.00

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