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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.18, 25,484.78 and 7,141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.18, 25,484.78 and 7,141.08 is: 10,700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.18 : 25,484.78 = 7,141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.18/25,484.78 = 7,141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.18x = 25,484.78 × 7,141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.18x = 181,988,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,988,852.76/17,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.71

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