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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.19, 25,509.61 and 7,147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.19, 25,509.61 and 7,147.63 is: 10,719.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.19 : 25,509.61 = 7,147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.19/25,509.61 = 7,147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.19x = 25,509.61 × 7,147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.19x = 182,333,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,333,253.72/17,010.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,719.06

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