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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.06, 25,499.60 and 7,150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.06, 25,499.60 and 7,150.95 is: 10,715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.06 : 25,499.60 = 7,150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.06/25,499.60 = 7,150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.06x = 25,499.60 × 7,150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.06x = 182,346,255.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,346,255.00/17,017.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,715.50

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