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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.18, 25,512.38 and 5,161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.18, 25,512.38 and 5,161.09 is: 7,740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.18 : 25,512.38 = 5,161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.18/25,512.38 = 5,161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.18x = 25,512.38 × 5,161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.18x = 131,671,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,671,743.76/17,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.76

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