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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.69, 25,497.54 and 7,149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.69, 25,497.54 and 7,149.57 is: 10,713.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.69 : 25,497.54 = 7,149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.69/25,497.54 = 7,149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.69x = 25,497.54 × 7,149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.69x = 182,296,447.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,296,447.06/17,015.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,713.44

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