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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.04, 25,653.76 and 7,126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.04, 25,653.76 and 7,126.14 is: 10,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.04 : 25,653.76 = 7,126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.04/25,653.76 = 7,126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.04x = 25,653.76 × 7,126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.04x = 182,812,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,812,285.29/17,114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,682.01

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