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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,014.69, 25,496.04 and 7,148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,014.69, 25,496.04 and 7,148.57 is: 10,711.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,014.69 : 25,496.04 = 7,148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,014.69/25,496.04 = 7,148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,014.69x = 25,496.04 × 7,148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,014.69x = 182,260,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,260,226.66/17,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,711.94

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