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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.18, 25,486.28 and 7,142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.18, 25,486.28 and 7,142.08 is: 10,702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.18 : 25,486.28 = 7,142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.18/25,486.28 = 7,142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.18x = 25,486.28 × 7,142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.18x = 182,025,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,025,050.66/17,008.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,702.21

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