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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136.12, 25,707.98 and 7,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136.12, 25,707.98 and 7,283.82 is: 10,927.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136.12 : 25,707.98 = 7,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136.12/25,707.98 = 7,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136.12x = 25,707.98 × 7,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136.12x = 187,252,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,252,298.88/17,136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,927.35

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