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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.79, 25,680.09 and 7,132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.79, 25,680.09 and 7,132.02 is: 10,690.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.79 : 25,680.09 = 7,132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.79/25,680.09 = 7,132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.79x = 25,680.09 × 7,132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.79x = 183,150,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,150,915.48/17,132.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,690.08

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