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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.85, 25,659.79 and 7,125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.85, 25,659.79 and 7,125.52 is: 10,683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.85 : 25,659.79 = 7,125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.85/25,659.79 = 7,125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.85x = 25,659.79 × 7,125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.85x = 182,839,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,839,312.99/17,113.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.71

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