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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,016.73, 25,525.09 and 7,021.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,016.73, 25,525.09 and 7,021.33 is: 10,531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,016.73 : 25,525.09 = 7,021.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,016.73/25,525.09 = 7,021.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,016.73x = 25,525.09 × 7,021.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,016.73x = 179,219,998.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,219,998.80/17,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.99

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