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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.06, 25,701.87 and 7,279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.06, 25,701.87 and 7,279.76 is: 10,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.06 : 25,701.87 = 7,279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.06/25,701.87 = 7,279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.06x = 25,701.87 × 7,279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.06x = 187,103,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,103,536.70/17,132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,921.25

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