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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.01, 25,917.71 and 7,415.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.01, 25,917.71 and 7,415.10 is: 11,126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.01 : 25,917.71 = 7,415.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.01/25,917.71 = 7,415.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.01x = 25,917.71 × 7,415.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.01x = 192,182,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,182,411.42/17,273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,126.17

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