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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.92, 25,689.11 and 7,125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.92, 25,689.11 and 7,125.63 is: 10,684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.92 : 25,689.11 = 7,125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.92/25,689.11 = 7,125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.92x = 25,689.11 × 7,125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.92x = 183,051,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,051,146.56/17,132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,684.17

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