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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.40, 25,505.10 and 7,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.40, 25,505.10 and 7,139.40 is: 10,709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.40 : 25,505.10 = 7,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.40/25,505.10 = 7,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.40x = 25,505.10 × 7,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.40x = 182,091,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,091,110.94/17,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.10

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