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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.03, 25,530.41 and 7,151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.03, 25,530.41 and 7,151.23 is: 10,728.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.03 : 25,530.41 = 7,151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.03/25,530.41 = 7,151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.03x = 25,530.41 × 7,151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.03x = 182,573,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,573,833.90/17,017.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,728.89

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