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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.04, 25,717.60 and 7,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.04, 25,717.60 and 7,282.88 is: 10,924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.04 : 25,717.60 = 7,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.04/25,717.60 = 7,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.04x = 25,717.60 × 7,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.04x = 187,298,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,298,194.69/17,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,924.34

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