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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.08, 25,513.10 and 7,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.08, 25,513.10 and 7,140.60 is: 10,715.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.08 : 25,513.10 = 7,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.08/25,513.10 = 7,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.08x = 25,513.10 × 7,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.08x = 182,178,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,178,841.86/17,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,715.09

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