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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,016.03, 25,528.91 and 7,150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,016.03, 25,528.91 and 7,150.23 is: 10,727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,016.03 : 25,528.91 = 7,150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,016.03/25,528.91 = 7,150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,016.03x = 25,528.91 × 7,150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,016.03x = 182,537,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,537,542.40/17,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.39

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