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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.64, 25,524.60 and 7,145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.64, 25,524.60 and 7,145.04 is: 10,718.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.64 : 25,524.60 = 7,145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.64/25,524.60 = 7,145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.64x = 25,524.60 × 7,145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.64x = 182,374,287.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,374,287.98/17,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,718.04

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