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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,019.44, 25,503.17 and 7,153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,019.44, 25,503.17 and 7,153.32 is: 10,719.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,019.44 : 25,503.17 = 7,153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,019.44/25,503.17 = 7,153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,019.44x = 25,503.17 × 7,153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,019.44x = 182,432,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,432,300.26/17,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,719.06

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