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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,135.63, 25,707.23 and 7,283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,135.63, 25,707.23 and 7,283.33 is: 10,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,135.63 : 25,707.23 = 7,283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,135.63/25,707.23 = 7,283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,135.63x = 25,707.23 × 7,283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,135.63x = 187,234,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,234,074.52/17,135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.60

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