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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,124.72, 25,682.40 and 7,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,124.72, 25,682.40 and 7,263.60 is: 10,893.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,124.72 : 25,682.40 = 7,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,124.72/25,682.40 = 7,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,124.72x = 25,682.40 × 7,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,124.72x = 186,546,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,546,680.64/17,124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,893.41

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