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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,074.08, 25,613.85 and 7,213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,074.08, 25,613.85 and 7,213.44 is: 10,821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,074.08 : 25,613.85 = 7,213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,074.08/25,613.85 = 7,213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,074.08x = 25,613.85 × 7,213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,074.08x = 184,763,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,763,970.14/17,074.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,821.31

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