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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.59, 25,518.30 and 7,144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.59, 25,518.30 and 7,144.11 is: 10,720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.59 : 25,518.30 = 7,144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.59/25,518.30 = 7,144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.59x = 25,518.30 × 7,144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.59x = 182,305,542.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,305,542.21/17,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,720.33

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