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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,001.72, 25,498.53 and 7,141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,001.72, 25,498.53 and 7,141.19 is: 10,710.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,001.72 : 25,498.53 = 7,141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,001.72/25,498.53 = 7,141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,001.72x = 25,498.53 × 7,141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,001.72x = 182,089,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,089,719.96/17,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,710.08

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