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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.23, 25,702.08 and 7,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.23, 25,702.08 and 7,277.14 is: 10,905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.23 : 25,702.08 = 7,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.23/25,702.08 = 7,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.23x = 25,702.08 × 7,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.23x = 187,037,634.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,037,634.45/17,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.84

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