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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.40, 25,521.15 and 7,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.40, 25,521.15 and 7,145.60 is: 10,720.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.40 : 25,521.15 = 7,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.40/25,521.15 = 7,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.40x = 25,521.15 × 7,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.40x = 182,363,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,363,929.44/17,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,720.10

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