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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.01, 25,703.33 and 7,279.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.01, 25,703.33 and 7,279.67 is: 10,916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.01 : 25,703.33 = 7,279.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.01/25,703.33 = 7,279.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.01x = 25,703.33 × 7,279.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.01x = 187,111,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,111,788.16/17,140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.67

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