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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.77, 25,706.70 and 7,274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.77, 25,706.70 and 7,274.97 is: 10,910.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.77 : 25,706.70 = 7,274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.77/25,706.70 = 7,274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.77x = 25,706.70 × 7,274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.77x = 187,015,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,015,471.30/17,140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.56

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