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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.77, 25,704.69 and 7,280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.77, 25,704.69 and 7,280.47 is: 10,923.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.77 : 25,704.69 = 7,280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.77/25,704.69 = 7,280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.77x = 25,704.69 × 7,280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.77x = 187,142,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,142,224.40/17,132.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,923.06

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