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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.10, 25,519.71 and 7,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.10, 25,519.71 and 7,010.28 is: 10,516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.10 : 25,519.71 = 7,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.10/25,519.71 = 7,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.10x = 25,519.71 × 7,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.10x = 178,900,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,900,338.91/17,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.68

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