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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.60, 25,693.90 and 7,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.60, 25,693.90 and 7,277.52 is: 10,913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.60 : 25,693.90 = 7,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.60/25,693.90 = 7,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.60x = 25,693.90 × 7,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.60x = 186,987,871.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,987,871.13/17,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.52

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