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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.63, 25,710.23 and 7,285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.63, 25,710.23 and 7,285.33 is: 10,929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.63 : 25,710.23 = 7,285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.63/25,710.23 = 7,285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.63x = 25,710.23 × 7,285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.63x = 187,307,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,307,509.93/17,137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.60

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