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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136.70, 25,701.81 and 7,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136.70, 25,701.81 and 7,276.30 is: 10,913.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136.70 : 25,701.81 = 7,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136.70/25,701.81 = 7,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136.70x = 25,701.81 × 7,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136.70x = 187,014,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,014,080.10/17,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.07

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