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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.48, 25,518.42 and 7,018.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.48, 25,518.42 and 7,018.64 is: 10,531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.48 : 25,518.42 = 7,018.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.48/25,518.42 = 7,018.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.48x = 25,518.42 × 7,018.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.48x = 179,104,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,104,603.35/17,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.55

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