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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136.63, 25,708.73 and 7,284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136.63, 25,708.73 and 7,284.33 is: 10,928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136.63 : 25,708.73 = 7,284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136.63/25,708.73 = 7,284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136.63x = 25,708.73 × 7,284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136.63x = 187,270,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,270,873.20/17,136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.10

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