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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.03, 25,516.97 and 7,147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.03, 25,516.97 and 7,147.47 is: 10,722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.03 : 25,516.97 = 7,147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.03/25,516.97 = 7,147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.03x = 25,516.97 × 7,147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.03x = 182,381,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,381,741.83/17,010.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,722.01

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