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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.42, 25,703.73 and 7,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.42, 25,703.73 and 7,272.48 is: 10,910.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.42 : 25,703.73 = 7,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.42/25,703.73 = 7,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.42x = 25,703.73 × 7,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.42x = 186,929,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,929,862.35/17,133.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.25

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