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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.06, 25,489.10 and 7,143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.06, 25,489.10 and 7,143.93 is: 10,704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.06 : 25,489.10 = 7,143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.06/25,489.10 = 7,143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.06x = 25,489.10 × 7,143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.06x = 182,092,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,092,310.44/17,010.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.98

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