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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.02, 25,493.40 and 7,153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.02, 25,493.40 and 7,153.56 is: 10,722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.02 : 25,493.40 = 7,153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.02/25,493.40 = 7,153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.02x = 25,493.40 × 7,153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.02x = 182,368,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,368,566.50/17,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,722.50

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