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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.30, 25,518.19 and 7,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.30, 25,518.19 and 7,152.40 is: 10,729.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.30 : 25,518.19 = 7,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.30/25,518.19 = 7,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.30x = 25,518.19 × 7,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.30x = 182,516,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,516,329.58/17,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,729.75

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