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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,016.62, 25,519.26 and 7,154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,016.62, 25,519.26 and 7,154.06 is: 10,728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,016.62 : 25,519.26 = 7,154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,016.62/25,519.26 = 7,154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,016.62x = 25,519.26 × 7,154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,016.62x = 182,566,317.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,566,317.20/17,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,728.71

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