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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.32, 25,660.49 and 7,125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.32, 25,660.49 and 7,125.98 is: 10,684.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.32 : 25,660.49 = 7,125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.32/25,660.49 = 7,125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.32x = 25,660.49 × 7,125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.32x = 182,856,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,856,202.68/17,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,684.40

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