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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.96, 25,493.40 and 7,510.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.96, 25,493.40 and 7,510.52 is: 11,259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.96 : 25,493.40 = 7,510.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.96/25,493.40 = 7,510.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.96x = 25,493.40 × 7,510.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.96x = 191,468,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,468,690.57/17,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,259.58

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