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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.63, 25,702.72 and 7,280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.63, 25,702.72 and 7,280.33 is: 10,922.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.63 : 25,702.72 = 7,280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.63/25,702.72 = 7,280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.63x = 25,702.72 × 7,280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.63x = 187,124,136.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,124,136.78/17,132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.09

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