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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.93, 25,490.41 and 7,144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.93, 25,490.41 and 7,144.86 is: 10,706.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.93 : 25,490.41 = 7,144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.93/25,490.41 = 7,144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.93x = 25,490.41 × 7,144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.93x = 182,125,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,125,410.79/17,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.38

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