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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.34, 25,673.96 and 7,253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.34, 25,673.96 and 7,253.01 is: 10,881.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.34 : 25,673.96 = 7,253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.34/25,673.96 = 7,253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.34x = 25,673.96 × 7,253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.34x = 186,213,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,213,506.75/17,113.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.19

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