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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.51, 25,913.96 and 7,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.51, 25,913.96 and 7,412.60 is: 11,122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.51 : 25,913.96 = 7,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.51/25,913.96 = 7,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.51x = 25,913.96 × 7,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.51x = 192,089,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,089,653.26/17,270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.41

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