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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.73, 25,552.14 and 7,037.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.73, 25,552.14 and 7,037.48 is: 10,557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.73 : 25,552.14 = 7,037.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.73/25,552.14 = 7,037.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.73x = 25,552.14 × 7,037.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.73x = 179,822,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,822,546.45/17,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,557.47

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