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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.22, 25,499.28 and 7,141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.22, 25,499.28 and 7,141.69 is: 10,710.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.22 : 25,499.28 = 7,141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.22/25,499.28 = 7,141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.22x = 25,499.28 × 7,141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.22x = 182,107,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,107,825.49/17,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,710.83

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