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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.13, 25,701.97 and 7,279.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.13, 25,701.97 and 7,279.83 is: 10,921.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.13 : 25,701.97 = 7,279.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.13/25,701.97 = 7,279.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.13x = 25,701.97 × 7,279.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.13x = 187,105,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,105,825.56/17,132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,921.34

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