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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.17, 25,483.30 and 7,140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.17, 25,483.30 and 7,140.10 is: 10,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.17 : 25,483.30 = 7,140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.17/25,483.30 = 7,140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.17x = 25,483.30 × 7,140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.17x = 181,953,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,953,274.63/17,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.25

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