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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,016.68, 25,499.04 and 7,150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,016.68, 25,499.04 and 7,150.58 is: 10,714.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,016.68 : 25,499.04 = 7,150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,016.68/25,499.04 = 7,150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,016.68x = 25,499.04 × 7,150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,016.68x = 182,332,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,332,925.44/17,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,714.95

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