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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.51, 25,676.55 and 7,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.51, 25,676.55 and 7,251.54 is: 10,882.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.51 : 25,676.55 = 7,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.51/25,676.55 = 7,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.51x = 25,676.55 × 7,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.51x = 186,194,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,194,529.39/17,109.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,882.52

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